dinghy (Meaning)

Wordnet

dinghy (n)

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

Webster

dinghy (n.)

A kind of boat used in the East Indies.

A ship's smallest boat.

dinghy Sentence Examples

  1. The small dinghy bobbed up and down on the waves, its occupants enjoying a leisurely afternoon sail.
  2. The large yacht was accompanied by a small dinghy, used to ferry passengers and supplies to and from shore.
  3. We hired a dinghy to explore the secluded coves and hidden beaches along the coastline.
  4. The dinghy raced across the water, its occupants laughing and enjoying the thrill of the ride.
  5. As soon as the ship dropped anchor, a small dinghy was lowered into the water to transport the captain to shore.
  6. The rescue team used a dinghy to reach the stranded boaters and bring them safely to shore.
  7. The fishing boat was equipped with a small dinghy, used to deploy and retrieve fishing nets.
  8. The inflatable dinghy was ideal for short trips to shore or for exploring nearby waterways.
  9. The dinghy was powered by a small outboard motor, which propelled it through the water at a steady pace.
  10. The dinghy was tied to the dock, waiting to be used by the next group of eager adventurers.

FAQs About the word dinghy

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelledA kind of boat used in the East Indies., A ship's sma

sloop, schooner,yacht, ship, frigate, sailboat, cutter, bark, vessel, sailer

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The small dinghy bobbed up and down on the waves, its occupants enjoying a leisurely afternoon sail.

The large yacht was accompanied by a small dinghy, used to ferry passengers and supplies to and from shore.

We hired a dinghy to explore the secluded coves and hidden beaches along the coastline.

The dinghy raced across the water, its occupants laughing and enjoying the thrill of the ride.