powerboats

noun

Definition of powerboatsnext
plural of powerboat
as in motorboats
a boat equipped with a motor his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

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“Powerboats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powerboats. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.

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