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pulling boat

American  

noun

  1. a boat propelled by oars alone.

Etymology

Origin of pulling boat

First recorded in 1910–15

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During last season�s holiday-season striper blitz, trucks pulling boat trailers were backed up for miles around Oregon Inlet.

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