What is another word for dinghy?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪŋɡi] (IPA)

A dinghy is a small boat typically used for short distance transportation or recreational activities. Synonyms for dinghy include tender, skiff, punt, rowboat, canoe, kayak, and zodiac. A tender is typically used as a support vessel for larger boats, while skiffs are commonly used for fishing and other water activities. Punts are typically flat-bottomed boats used for transportation on shallow waters. Rowboats are propelled by oars and commonly used for recreational purposes. Canoes and kayaks are also popular recreational boats that are propelled by paddles. Lastly, zodiacs are inflatable boats commonly used for search and rescue operations or as a support vessel for diving and other water activities.

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What are the hypernyms for Dinghy?

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What are the hyponyms for Dinghy?

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  • hyponyms for dinghy (as nouns)

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Usage examples for Dinghy

With an idea of carrying out his patrol properly, Harry went toward the darker patch amid the gloom which showed him where the beached dinghy lay.
"The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune"
Wilbur Lawton
Nasmyth had not made one of the party because there was scarcely room for everybody in the gig, and six miles, which was the distance to the river mouth, was rather far to row in the dinghy.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
The steamer had dropped anchor in a little land-locked bay, and Nasmyth had just come back in the dinghy, after rowing one or two of the party ashore.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton

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