What is another word for keelboat?

Pronunciation: [kˈiːlbə͡ʊt] (IPA)

The term "keelboat" generally refers to a type of boat that features a flat bottom with a shallow draft and a keel to provide stability. When looking for synonyms, several options may include boat, skiff, canoe, barge, or punt. However, some of these terms may also refer to boats that differ in size, shape, or design. Another possible option is the term "wherry," which typically refers to a long, narrow rowing boat with a flat bottom and a sharp pointed bow and stern. Ultimately, the choice of a synonym will depend on the context in which the word is used, as well as the specific characteristics and features of the boat in question.

Synonyms for Keelboat:

What are the hypernyms for Keelboat?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Keelboat?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for keelboat (as nouns)

Usage examples for Keelboat

Several Mackinaw boats moved anglingly across the current from the other shore, and a keelboat glided down the river for New Orleans, or to turn up the Ohio for Pittsburg, helped in the current by a dirty, square sail.
"Bring Me His Ears"
Clarence E. Mulford
I wonder where that little keelboat is by now?
"Bring Me His Ears"
Clarence E. Mulford
Here, the arms lie within a wreath as prescribed for Regular general and staff officers in 1832. The entire specimen is cast in brass; the wreath, sun, arrows, canal wall, and hull of keelboat are silvered.
"American Military Insignia 1800-1851"
J. Duncan Campbell

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