dinghy
Translation
dinghy, tender, small boat
Examples
We rowed the dinghy to shore.
We rowed the dinghy to shore.
The yacht had a small dinghy attached.
The yacht had a small dinghy attached.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dinghy - a small open boat We rowed the dinghy to shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small boat, tender, skiff
Etymology
From Hindi 'ḍiṅgī', meaning a small rowing boat.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tiny boat that goes 'ding' as it bumps against a larger ship.