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bowrider

American  
[bou-rahy-der] / ˈbaʊˌraɪ dər /

noun

  1. a motorboat with an open bow provided with seating.


Etymology

Origin of bowrider

bow 3 + rider

Example Sentences

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Watterson said the boat, a 19-foot Chris Craft bowrider, was only 10-15 yards from shore when the accident happened.

From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2011

Like a true bowrider, the 272 is equipped for all sorts of day-boating activities.

From Time Magazine Archive

This trailerable sportboat tenaciously embraces the original mission of a bowrider: to put the fun into boating.

From Time Magazine Archive

Deadrise:24 degreesWater:8 gals.Fuel:110 gals.Where most sportboats offer buyers either the creature comforts of a cuddy cabin or the extra seating space of a bowrider, the new Ebbtide 2600 Cuddy Bowrider delivers all of the above.

From Time Magazine Archive

For students like the Herrins, whose past boats have totaled two 22-footers�a jet boat and a bowrider that they rarely used�it's invaluable.

From Time Magazine Archive

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