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powerboat

[ pou-er-boht ]

noun

  1. a boat propelled by mechanical power. pow. power.


powerboat

/ ˈpaʊəˌbəʊt /

noun

  1. a boat propelled by an inboard or outboard motor


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Other Words From

  • power·boating noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of powerboat1

First recorded in 1905–10; power + boat

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Example Sentences

Batista, a onetime powerboat racer, favored fast cars and yachts.

Batista, a onetime powerboat racer, favored cars and yachts.

They were lucky enough to get hold of a pretty fair powerboat that would accommodate four sleepers with some crowding.

I think thats what is meant, assented the pilot and engineer of the powerboat the boys had chartered.

All day long the powerboat kept constantly moving down the reaches of the Danube River.

He realized that those on board were in extreme peril; for the powerboat seemed to be gradually sinking lower, inch by inch.

And a few minutes later the Tramp and the Comfort hauled in close under the lee of the big powerboat.

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