COCKBOAT

Etymology

Noun

cockboat (plural cockboats)

(nautical) A small rowing boat, especially one pulled behind a larger ship, or used to ferry goods between a ship and the shore.

Synonyms

• dinghy

Source: Wiktionary


Cock"boat`, n. Etym: [See Cock a boat.]

Definition: A small boat, esp. one used on rivers or near the shore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 June 2024

INCORPORATE

(verb) include or contain; have as a component; “A totally new idea is comprised in this paper”; “The record contains many old songs from the 1930’s”


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