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lightboat

American  
[lahyt-boht] / ˈlaɪtˌboʊt /

noun

  1. a small lightship.


Etymology

Origin of lightboat

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; light 1 + boat

Example Sentences

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Much of it is taken up with enthusiastic description of Mr. Smith's favorite horses and hounds, of the astonishing qualities of Rory O'More, of the splendid runs made by Fireship and Lightboat, of the notable improvement made in the Suffolk pack by Mr. Smith's judicious system of crossing.

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