speed·boat

[speed-boht]
noun
a motorboat designed for high speeds.

Origin:
1910–15; speed boat + -ing1

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speedboat (ˈspiːdˌbəʊt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a high-speed motorboat having either an inboard or outboard motor

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Example sentences
The speedboat came so close to us that he nearly swamped us as he slashed us
  with his wake.
They all boarded a speedboat and motored through the creeks.
They will reach the resort by speedboat or seaplane and need never leave it
  except for diving or sunset dolphin-viewing.
The two other operators offered short speedboat trips to visitors at the dam.
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