What is another word for dinghies?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪŋɡiz] (IPA)

Dinghies are small, inflatable boats used for various purposes such as fishing, sailing, and transportation. They are also known as inflatables, tenders, rafts, and skiffs. The term "inflatable" refers to its capability to be inflated or deflated easily for storage and transportation. Tenders are often used to transport passengers and supplies between a larger vessel and shore. Rafts, on the other hand, are used as emergency evacuation boats and survival equipment. Skiffs are small flat-bottomed boats that can be rowed, sailed, or powered by an outboard motor. Regardless of one's purpose for it, dinghies remain a popular choice for those who want to navigate the waters with ease.

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Usage examples for Dinghies

It was no easy matter to get them into the boats, but they succeeded after some difficulty, and the dinghies were almost level with the water.
"The Second String"
Nat Gould
They got out of the dinghies again and walked towards them.
"The Second String"
Nat Gould
So they came, at half-past eleven, in their own ships' dinghies, which were sent back with orders to return at nightfall-six big-fisted, more or less fat captains, and six big-fisted, beetle-browed, and embarrassed chief mates.
""Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea"
Morgan Robertson

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