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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

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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 12-25’.

From Washington Times Jul. 29, 2020

Crappie are excellent with jigs and minnows in brush piles, deep water boat docks and near submerged timber in 12-25’.

From Washington Times Jul. 22, 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

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