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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

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

The Mission: The R2 is an adrenaline-inspired version of Rinker�s popular Captiva 232 bowrider.

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

The tried-and-true 20-foot bowrider that was so right for your crew of four a few years ago simply won�t do when half the soccer team shows up for a ride.

From Time Magazine Archive

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