B2 adjective Neutre

boat

/boʊt/

A vessel of any size designed for navigation on water, ranging from small manually powered craft to larger motorized units. While typically a noun, it is frequently used as a modifier to describe nautical items or specific shapes such as necklines or footwear.

Exemples

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1

We spent the afternoon on a small fishing boat, enjoying the tranquility of the lake.

We spent the afternoon on a small fishing boat, enjoying the tranquility of the lake.

2

The maritime report detailed the structural damage sustained by the boat during the gale.

The maritime report detailed the structural damage sustained by the boat during the gale.

3

Are you coming on the boat later, or are you staying on the shore?

Are you coming on the boat later, or are you staying on the shore?

Famille de mots

Nom
boat
Verb
boat
Adjectif
boat-like
Apparenté
boating
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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'B' as the side view of a small boat with two passengers sitting in it.

Quiz rapide

If we don't apply for the scholarship today, we might miss the ____ and lose our chance.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boat

Exemples

1

We spent the afternoon on a small fishing boat, enjoying the tranquility of the lake.

everyday

We spent the afternoon on a small fishing boat, enjoying the tranquility of the lake.

2

The maritime report detailed the structural damage sustained by the boat during the gale.

formal

The maritime report detailed the structural damage sustained by the boat during the gale.

3

Are you coming on the boat later, or are you staying on the shore?

informal

Are you coming on the boat later, or are you staying on the shore?

4

The evolution of the boat hull design was pivotal in expanding early trade routes across the Mediterranean.

academic

The evolution of the boat hull design was pivotal in expanding early trade routes across the Mediterranean.

5

The logistics firm decided to charter a specialized boat to transport the heavy machinery across the channel.

business

The logistics firm decided to charter a specialized boat to transport the heavy machinery across the channel.

Famille de mots

Nom
boat
Verb
boat
Adjectif
boat-like
Apparenté
boating

Collocations courantes

row a boat row a boat
fishing boat fishing boat
boat trip boat trip
sail a boat sail a boat
motor boat motor boat

Phrases Courantes

In the same boat

In the same boat (facing the same problem)

Rock the boat

Rock the boat (disturb the status quo)

Miss the boat

Miss the boat (be too late for an opportunity)

Souvent confondu avec

boat vs ship

A ship is a large vessel intended for ocean travel, whereas a boat is generally smaller and used in coastal or inland waters.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'boat' for smaller vessels; it is a general term, but 'ship' should be used for large commercial or naval vessels. It can be used as a verb meaning to travel or carry by boat.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often call huge cruise liners 'boats' when they should technically be called 'ships'.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize the letter 'B' as the side view of a small boat with two passengers sitting in it.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old English word 'bāt', which has Germanic roots.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: boats Prepositional use: 'by boat' for travel, 'on a boat' for location Can function as an attributive noun (e.g., boat neck, boat shoes)
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Contexte culturel

In many cultures, boats symbolize journey, transition, or a means of livelihood through fishing.

Quiz rapide

If we don't apply for the scholarship today, we might miss the ____ and lose our chance.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : boat

Expressions liées

Mots lis

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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