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Recent Examples of johnboat
On an aluminum johnboat, a good seat can make a world of difference.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for johnboat
Noun
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Other activities, such as jet-skiing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, and outrigger canoe rides, can be coordinated upon request.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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The freight canoe that was towing us plowed right on toward the logs, hit the first line, slowed, penetrated several canoe lengths, and stopped.—
Robeson Bailey,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The boat’s prow grated on the shore and Larry hauled it up among the rushes beside a battered skiff.—
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
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Indoor rowing doesn’t have quite the same charm of being in a skiff on a river (sigh, if only), but the best rowing machine will still give you a great workout right at home.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Japanese fishermen built small rowboats and pioneered innovative fishing techniques to catch tuna in San Pedro Bay.—
Claire Wang,
NBC news,
31 May 2025
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Temo sought to give boaters a portable, easy-to-handle means of bringing clean, quiet electric propulsion to small vessels like tenders, rowboats and dinghies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Under Canvas Grand Canyon is well situated near the Mather Point and Grandview Point lookouts, while Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase is a great launch spot for those looking to take a pontoon boat tour through the breathtaking slot canyons.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The tree as a whole matches the seed in scale: the leaves grow up to 33 feet long, the length of a pontoon boat.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Temo sought to give boaters a portable, easy-to-handle means of bringing clean, quiet electric propulsion to small vessels like tenders, rowboats and dinghies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Christmas Eve 1788, settlers hopped into flatboats at Limestone (Maysville, Kentucky) and traveled for four days down the icy Ohio River to establish Losantiville, later called Cincinnati.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
15 Dec. 2024
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The early whiskey makers in Kentucky were the first to barrel and ship their whiskey on flatboats down to New Orleans.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Guests can swim, take complimentary kayaks along the coast, or book private boat charters to explore the surrounding waters.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Canoe, kayak, and pedal boat rentals are available to explore any of the still water within or near the park, including Laurel Lake and Beaver Pond.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2025
Noun
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One group replicated a bamboo raft from more than 800,000 years ago and used it to travel between Indonesian islands.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Fox Entertainment Global also unveiled a raft of content sales across Central and Eastern Europe.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
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“Johnboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/johnboat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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