Word of the Day: Boat
A boat is used for traveling on water. Boats are necessary for many types of commercial and recreational activities.
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A boat floats on the water.
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If a boat doesn’t float, it sinks. (sink = go down)
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It’s fun to be on a boat.
- Many people go fishing on a boat.
- Oars and paddle are used to move a boat by hand.
- A sailboat moves by the power of the wind.
- A motorboat or speedboat has an engine.
- A raft is a small boat used for recreation and in case of an emergency.
- A ship or a yacht is a very, very large boat.
- A tugboat pulls other boats, both larger and smaller.
- A person who works on a boat is called a sailor.
Many people like to go boating. The word “boating” is a gerund in the following examples:
- It’s fun to go boating in the summer.
- Boating is a popular activity on large lakes in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Sail boating requires a little practice, but it’s really fun.
- If you want to go boating, you can rent a boat or buy one.
There are many expressions that are related to or originate from spending time on a boat:
- Don’t rock the boat. (Don’t cause problems with the established order of things.)
- He’s fresh off the boat. (He just arrived from another country.)
- We’re all in the same boat. (We are all having the same experience.)
- Don’t miss the boat. (Don’t miss this opportunity.)
- Whatever floats your boat. (It’s okay to enjoy whatever makes you happy.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with B page to see the list of all words starting with letter B. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
