motorboat
noun
mo·tor·boat
ˈmō-tər-ˌbōt 
: a boat propelled usually by an internal combustion engine
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motorboats are banned on the lake because they are a hazard to swimmers
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Because the ice roads would only cover a small portion of the lakes, critics of the original plan said ATVs were being shut out of much of the park in winter, areas where motorboats are allowed all summer.
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John Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Alternatively, rent a self-drive boat or hire a skippered motorboat.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
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John Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
Alternatively, rent a self-drive boat or hire a skippered motorboat.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for motorboat
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motorboat
noun
mo·tor·boat
-ˌbōt
: a boat driven by a motor
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