stinkpots

noun

plural of stinkpot, slang
as in cruisers
a boat equipped with a motor if I ever get filthy rich, I'm going to buy myself a stinkpot and take up fishing

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  1. motorboats
  2. powerboats
  3. speedboats
Noun
  • Locals swam from the rocks as sailboats, ferries and small motorboats crossed the ship’s path.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 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 motorboats
Noun
  • The event will feature some 40 wooden-hull vessels ranging from powerboats to sailboats and custom wooden craft.
    — Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • These are all places where anglers, waterskiers, and other lake users have been running powerboats for more than 100 years.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of powerboats
Noun
  • The cries of seagulls, water lapping against the boat, the rumble of engines and the arrival of speedboats ferrying cast and crew give the sense of sharing the actors’ long waits on the open water.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The port is also home to Buccaneer’s Bay, which has parasailing, jet skis, and speedboats, plus other activities such as a rollercoaster, basketball, and pickleball.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of speedboats
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