SINCE 1828
bateau
noun
ba·teau
| \ ba-ˈtō
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variants:
or less commonly batteau
plural bateaux\ ba-ˈtō(z)
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also batteaux
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also batteaux
Definition of bateau
: any of various small craft
especially
: a flat-bottomed boat with raked bow and stern and flaring sides
Examples of bateau in a Sentence
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When a man goes overboard, the bateau can be quickly maneuvered into position so that he can be pulled out. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Lost Art of Floating Logs Down the River," 16 Feb. 2019 When working on jams, riverjacks always have nearby a bateau—a double-prow, flat-bottom boat 32 feet long, six feet wide, manned by two men with oars and two others with long poles. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "The Lost Art of Floating Logs Down the River," 16 Feb. 2019 The shimmery ensemble—which featured a bateau neckline, leg slit, and wrap detailing—was reminiscent of Princess Diana's boundary-pushing royal style. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle's Sequin Gown Reminds Us of Princess Diana's Iconic Dresses," 16 Jan. 2019 For example, Meghan Markle changed out of her bateau-neck Clare Waight Keller design, and into a more fashion-forward look by Stella McCartney for the reception at Frogmore House. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Everything We Know About Princess Eugenie's Wedding Dress," 19 July 2018 Today the Duchess was spotted during her tour of Ireland with her husband in an olive bateau-neck dress by Roland Mouret. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Boatneck Neckline Is Officially Meghan Markle's Signature," 11 July 2018 Throughout these events, Meghan's managed to single-handedly bring back the bateau neckline, do her own makeup (flawlessly, by the way) on the road, and face the intense public scrutiny over her every move. — Abby Gardner, Glamour, "Priyanka Chopra Says Meghan Markle Is 'Doing Amazing' After Marrying Prince Harry," 13 July 2018 The most standout feature of Meghan Markle's custom Givenchy wedding gown was its bateau neckline—a more conservative look compared to Kate Middleton's lacey, deep-V neckline. — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Boatneck Neckline Is Officially Meghan Markle's Signature," 11 July 2018 The Duchess began her day in a bespoke Dior little black dress that drew comparisons to her elegant white Givenchy wedding gown, due to its bateau neckline, fitted waist, and flared skirt. — Cady Lang, Time, "Meghan Markle Changed Her Outfit Five Times In 24 Hours," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bateau.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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