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Speedboat - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A speedboat is a small, fast motorboat designed for quick travel on water, often used for recreation, racing, or rescue missions due to its high-speed capabilities and agility.

speedboat

/ˈspidˌboʊt/ /ˈspiːdˌbəʊt/

Definition:

A fast motorboat designed for racing or leisure on water.

Synonyms:

motorboat, powerboat, racing boat

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

rowboat, sailboat

Common Collocations:

drive a speedboat, rent a speedboat, speedboat race

Derivatives:

speedboating, speedboater

Usage Tips:

Use "speedboat" to refer to fast motorized watercraft, not general boats or sailboats.

Common Phrases:

speedboat chase, luxury speedboat, speedboat tour

Etymology:

Derived from "speed" (swiftness) + "boat" (watercraft), first used in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. They rented a speedboat for the weekend.
  • 2. The speedboat raced across the lake at high speed.
  • 3. He owns a sleek red speedboat for summer trips.
  • 4. We saw dolphins while riding in the speedboat.

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