airboats
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/ˈɛrˌboʊts/
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/ˈeəˌbəʊts/
(airboat)
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 in its form and meaning since its inception.
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 that is propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by an engine, used especially in shallow waters.
Airboats are commonly used in the Florida Everglades.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/07 10:06