motorboat
Translation
motorboat, powerboat
Examples
We went across the lake in a motorboat.
We went across the lake in a motorboat.
The motorboat was very fast.
The motorboat was very fast.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a boat powered by an engine. They rented a motorboat for the afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: powerboat, speedboat
Etymology
A compound word from 'motor' (engine) and 'boat'.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'boat' with a 'motor'. Picture a small boat moving quickly across the water powered by an engine.