| ford |
a shallow place in a river or other body of water that can be crossed without a boat or raft. [1/2 definitions] |
| freight |
goods shipped by boat, plane, train, or truck. |
| galley |
the kitchen of a ship, boat, or airplane. [1/2 definitions] |
| gondola |
a long, narrow boat with a flat bottom and high curved ends, propelled by a person standing at the stern using a long pole. Gondolas are used for carrying passengers on the canals of Venice, Italy. [1/2 definitions] |
| gunwale |
the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship. |
| houseboat |
a large boat that has been made for use as a home. |
| jib1 |
a sail that is shaped like a triangle and used in the front of a sailing boat. |
| junk2 |
a boat found in China with a high stern and flat bottom, driven by square sails. |
| kayak |
a boat, used by the Inuit people, that is slim with a light frame and is pointed at both ends. Kayaks are covered with a waterproof skin that may be pulled tight around the waist of the person inside. [2 definitions] |
| keel |
a long piece of wood or metal that runs down the length of the bottom of a boat or ship. The keel makes a boat or ship stable in the water. |
| launch2 |
a large open boat with a motor for power. |
| lifeboat |
a boat made for quick rescue of people. It can be carried on a larger boat, or it can be used from shore. |
| list2 |
a leaning to one side, as of a boat or ship; tilt. [1/2 definitions] |
| lurch1 |
a sudden sideways motion, as of a boat. [1/4 definitions] |
| moor2 |
to make a boat or ship stay in place; anchor. [1/2 definitions] |
| motorboat |
a boat that works by means of a motor. |
| oar |
a long pole that is wide and flat at one end. Oars are used to row or steer a boat. |
| outboard motor |
a small gasoline engine with a propeller, which is attached to the stern of a boat. |
| outrigger |
a frame attached to one side of a boat to make it more stable. |
| overboard |
over the side of a boat into the water. |
| paddle |
an oar with a wide, flat blade and long handle. A paddle is used with both arms for moving a small boat through the water. A paddle is not attached to the boat. [1/4 definitions] |