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water boat

American  

noun

  1. a vessel for supplying ships with fresh water.


Etymology

Origin of water boat

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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Coast Guard said in a statement that its New Orleans sector coordinated the dispatch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew, as well as a special-purpose shallow water boat to assist at the site.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2022

Crappie are good with jigs and minnows in brush piles, deep water boat docks, and near submerged timber in 15-28’.

From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2020

Crappie are good with jigs and minnows in brush piles, deep water boat docks and near submerged timber in 15-28’.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2020

SAT-TUE Celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northwest with boats in and out of the water, boat rides, boat building contests, skills demos, activities for kids, music, food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2017

The water boat sent a humming sound up into the sky.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury