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dinghy
This term refers specifically to small, open-topped boats. In a nautical context, it often describes a tender—a secondary boat used to transport people and gear between a larger ship and the shore. The connotation is one of utility, portability, and vulnerability to weather due to the lack of a deck.
When used in the context of sailing, a dinghy implies a lightweight, agile craft used for sport or instruction. Unlike a yacht or a cruiser, a dinghy is designed for short-duration trips in sheltered waters and requires active balance and skill to prevent capsizing.
Meanings
Examples
We used the dinghy to get from the yacht to the shore.
Grab the oars and help me push the dinghy into the water.
I wonder if this old dinghy will actually hold air.
The sailing club offers lessons for beginners in a small dinghy.
Let us take the dinghy out to the reef for some snorkeling.
He spent the entire afternoon practicing tacks in his racing dinghy.
The coast guard spotted a lone dinghy drifting in the bay.