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Synonyms of ferryboat
as in steamship, tanker
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for ferryboat
- aircraft carrier,
- argosy,
- barge,
- coaster,
- collier,
- containership,
- corvette,
- cruiser,
- cutter,
- destroyer,
- flagship,
- freighter,
- icebreaker,
- ironclad,
- lightship,
- liner,
- man-of-war
- (also man-o'-war),
- merchantman,
- merchant ship,
- motor ship,
- packet,
- steamer,
- steamship,
- superliner,
- supertanker,
- tanker,
- trader,
- tramp,
- transport,
- warship,
- watercraft
- bark
- (or barque),
- brig,
- brigantine,
- caravel,
- clipper,
- junk,
- ketch,
- sailboat,
- schooner,
- square-rigger,
- tall ship,
- windjammer,
- xebec,
- yacht
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The first known use of ferryboat was in the 14th century
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