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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

I wouldn�t choose this 32-foot bowrider if my goal were to cruise sedately.

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

Monterey has put sharp edges on the contours of its new 234 FS bowrider, and the result is crisp, distinctive styling that differentiates it from the pack.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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