keelboat


keel·boat

noun \ˈkēl-ˌbōt\

Definition of KEELBOAT

1
: a shallow covered keeled riverboat that is usually rowed, poled, or towed and that is used for freight
2
: a keeled sailboat

First Known Use of KEELBOAT

1695

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