American English
/ˈboʊ.ɾɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: boat
A vehicle that travels on water, usually smaller than a ship.
Practice out loudA vehicle that travels on water, usually smaller than a ship.
The boat is tied to the dock.
We took a boat to the island.
A boat is usually smaller than a ship. The two words can overlap in everyday English.
fishing boat · boat trip · boat ride · boat dock
take + a boat + to + [place]
travel + by boat + to + [place]
To travel on water in a boat, especially for pleasure or sport.
They boated across the lake at sunrise.
We boated down the river all afternoon.
boat + across + the + [lake/river]
boat + down + the + [river]
using a boat to travel
We went to the island by boat.
to lose an opportunity
Apply today, or you may miss the boat.
to cause problems in a situation
She did not want to rock the boat at work.