aeroboat
|aero-boat|
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/ˈɛroʊˌboʊt/
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/ˈeərəʊˌbəʊt/
dual-mode vessel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aeroboat' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'boat' meaning 'a vessel for traveling on water'.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'boat' from Old English 'bāt', forming the modern English word 'aeroboat'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a vessel capable of traveling on both air and water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of boat designed to travel on water and air, often equipped with a propeller or similar mechanism for propulsion.
The aeroboat glided smoothly over the lake's surface.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/18 23:51