bareboats
|bare-boat|
🇺🇸
/ˈbɛər.boʊts/
🇬🇧
/ˈbeə.bəʊts/
(bareboat)
boat without crew
Etymology
'bareboat' originates from Modern English as a compound of the adjective 'bare' (from Old English 'bær') and the noun 'boat' (from Old English 'bāt'), where 'bare' meant 'naked' or 'without additional items' and 'boat' meant 'a vessel for transport on water'.
'bareboat' developed in Modern English by combining 'bare' + 'boat' and became established as a nautical and legal term (especially in the 20th century) referring specifically to a vessel chartered without crew or provisions.
Initially a literal compound meaning 'a boat that is bare,' it evolved into a technical term meaning 'a vessel leased or chartered without crew, supplies, or operational services.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'bareboat': a boat or vessel that is chartered or hired without crew, provisions, or supplies; often used in the context of bareboat charter agreements.
The marina had several bareboats available for weekend rentals.
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Last updated: 2026/01/15 13:40