flatboat Synonyms

flatboat Meaning

Wordnet

flatboat (n)

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

Webster

flatboat (n.)

A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the transportation of bulky freight, especially in shallow waters.

FAQs About the word flatboat

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the transportation of bulky freight, esp

scow, umiak, pontoon, dinghy, surfboat, dory, johnboat, pirogue, paddleboat, catamaran

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The flatboat slowly made its way down the calm river, carrying a load of supplies.

The pioneers built a flatboat out of logs and lashed it together with rope.

The flatboat was a simple but effective design, and it was commonly used for transporting goods and people along rivers.

The flatboat's shallow draft allowed it to navigate shallow waters that were inaccessible to larger boats.