What is another word for ferryboat?
Pronunciation: [fˈɛɹɪbˌə͡ʊt] (IPA) 
A ferryboat is a type of vessel designed to transport passengers and vehicles across bodies of water. It can also be referred to as a ferry, waterbus, water taxi, or water ferry. A ferry is a broad term that includes all types of water transport, but specifically refers to the scheduled transport of people and vehicles across rivers, bays, and lakes. A waterbus is a ferry that operates on a fixed schedule, accommodating a large number of passengers. A water taxi is a privately chartered vessel that can transport people and cargo on demand while a water ferry is a vessel that is used to transport people and goods to and fro across a water body.
