fanboat
|fan-boat|
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/ˈfænˌboʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˈfænˌbəʊt/
propelled by a fan
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fanboat' originates from the combination of 'fan' and 'boat', where 'fan' refers to the propeller used for propulsion.
Historical Evolution
'fanboat' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a boat with a fan-like propeller for propulsion', 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 powered by an engine, used especially in swamps and marshy areas.
The fanboat glided smoothly over the swamp waters.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 03:56