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Boats & ships

Of or relating to transportation vessels that can travel over water.

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Boats & ships

fin keel

Transportation; Boats & ships

A keel shaped like the fin of a fish that is shorter and deeper than a full-length keel.

centerboard

Transportation; Boats & ships

A keel-like pivoting device, typically in a trunk, that can be lowered or raised to act as a keel.

runabout

Transportation; Boats & ships

A kind of small, lightweight, freshwater pleasurecraft intended for day use.

hard-top

Transportation; Boats & ships

A large fiberglass roof or platform over the helm area.

motoryacht

Transportation; Boats & ships

A large powerboat greater than 40 feet with luxurious interior accommodations for long-range cruising.

schooner

Transportation; Boats & ships

A large sailboat with two or more masts where the foremast is shorter than aft mainmast.

houseboat

Transportation; Boats & ships

A large, flat-bottom boat with square sides and house-like characteristics, such as comfortable furniture and living accommodations.

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