airboat
|air-boat|
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/ˈɛrˌboʊt/
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/ˈeəˌbəʊt/
flat-bottomed boat with air propulsion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airboat' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'boat', where 'air' refers to the propulsion method using air and 'boat' refers to the watercraft.
Historical Evolution
'airboat' has remained relatively unchanged since its inception, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a boat propelled by air, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flat-bottomed boat propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and used especially in swamps or marshy areas.
We took an airboat tour through the Everglades.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/07 09:51