longboat

noun

Definition of longboatnext
as in lifeboat

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Recent Examples of longboat Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026 The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said. — ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026 There, everyone comes and goes on longboats that have awnings, a row of rudimentary seats, and a small outboard motor. — Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 Luckily, the zombies in 28 Years Later have yet to invent longboats, so the island society has been able to endure, albeit on a semi-permanent war footing. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for longboat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for longboat
  1. lifeboat
  2. barge
  3. cutter
  4. riverboat
  5. houseboat
  6. yawl
  7. motorboat
  8. keel
Noun
  • The crew was rescued by local authorities after escaping in a lifeboat, the vessel’s Company Security Officer (CSO) told the maritime organization Sunday morning local time.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • These feature deep-V hulls designed to cut through coastal chop and remain watertight and self-righting like a lifeboat.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Definition of lifeboat
Noun
  • Authorities say the pontoon boat collided with a barge and that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating.
    — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Eisenberger is a former deputy aide for Collins who most recently worked for American Waterways Operators, the national trade association for the barge, towboat and tugboat industry.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of barge
Noun
  • Jones made both of his shots in the first quarter, including an and-1 layup as a cutter.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • Spencer Steer, who had three hits, followed with an infield single before Bleday drove Jake Woodford's cutter over the wall in center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of cutter
Noun
  • This riverboat line warmly welcomes singles, with crew specially trained to ensure these travelers always feel included.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
  • By Bay City News A decommissioned riverboat in Vallejo caught fire late Friday night, according to the Vallejo Fire Department.
    — Bay City News, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Definition of riverboat
Noun
  • The park's network of lakes and forests is best explored by boat, and many visitors opt to stay on a houseboat, using it as a floating basecamp for fishing, swimming, kayaking, and quiet afternoons on the water.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026
  • Bella's parents, who live on a houseboat and travel through the Pacific Northwest's San Juan Islands year-round, were concerned for her safety at first, despite their own unconventional living situation.
    — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Definition of houseboat
Noun
  • The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Definition of yawl
Noun
  • Upon arrival, authorities found that a 33-foot cabin cruiser motorboat carrying nine passengers had struck a smaller vessel carrying five passengers.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026
  • French gendarmes buzzed around in motorboats off the coast of Evian on Saturday, and one officer hoisted up a bulky drone-interception device in a display of the security measures being rolled out for the summit.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 June 2026
Definition of motorboat
Noun
  • From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Such low inflation gave the public more confidence in the Fed, which helps keep the economy on an even keel.
    — Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Definition of keel

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