longboat Synonyms
Strongest:
- canoe
- auxiliary
- houseboat
- skiff
- dinghy
- tugboat
- jolly-boat
- lifeboat
- launch
- keelboat
- motorboat
- tender
- yawl
- bumboat
- cutter
- powerboat
- keel
- cruiser
- rowboat
- riverboat
- barge
Strong:
- ferryboat
- hoy
- bateau
- scull
- dory
- outrigger
- scow
- dink
- catamaran
- whaleboat
- shell
- umiak
- taxi
- pinnace
- narrow-boat
- dhow
- outboard
- currach
- whaler
- johnboat
- pram
- shallop
- surfboat
- tug
- dugout
- coracle
- inboard
- towboat
- lighter
- sampan
- ketch
- yacht
- paddleboat
- pontoon
- water-taxi
- wherry
- punt
- flatboat
- gig
- catboat
- sailboat
- ferry
- raft
- boat
- gondola
- curragh
- schooner
- pirogue
- kayak
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longboat Meaning
longboat (n)
the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel
longboat (n.)
Formerly, the largest boat carried by a merchant vessel, corresponding to the launch of a naval vessel.
longboat Sentence Examples
- The sleek longboat sliced through the tranquil waters, propelled by the rhythmic strokes of its oarsmen.
- Viking raiders used formidable longboats to launch swift and devastating attacks on coastal towns.
- The longboat's graceful shape allowed it to navigate both rivers and open seas with remarkable speed.
- Polynesian explorers embarked on epic journeys across the vast Pacific Ocean in sturdy longboats.
- The longboat's shallow draft made it ideal for navigating shallow waters and exploring uncharted territories.
- The Vikings' longboats were equipped with sails, allowing them to take advantage of favorable winds.
- The longboat's distinctive design has been preserved in modern rowing competitions, known as "longboating."
- The longboat's maneuverability and speed made it an effective weapon in naval warfare throughout history.
- The longboats of ancient Greece were often adorned with intricate carvings and painted designs.
- The longboat remains a symbol of maritime exploration and adventure, inspiring awe and admiration to this day.
FAQs About the word longboat
the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vesselFormerly, the largest boat carried by a merchant vessel, corresponding to the launch of a naval vessel.
canoe, auxiliary, houseboat, skiff, dinghy, tugboat, jolly boat,lifeboat, launch, keelboat
No antonyms found.
The sleek longboat sliced through the tranquil waters, propelled by the rhythmic strokes of its oarsmen.
Viking raiders used formidable longboats to launch swift and devastating attacks on coastal towns.
The longboat's graceful shape allowed it to navigate both rivers and open seas with remarkable speed.
Polynesian explorers embarked on epic journeys across the vast Pacific Ocean in sturdy longboats.
