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Trawlboat :: Trawlboat (n.) A boat used in fishing with trawls or trawlnets.

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion..

Tug :: Tug (n.) A small, powerful steamboat used to tow vessels; -- called also steam tug, tugboat, and towboat..

Boatfuls :: Boatfuls (pl. ) of Boatfu.

Ferry :: Ferry (v. t.) To carry or transport over a river, strait, or other narrow water, in a boat..

Kneepiece :: Kneepiece (n.) A piece shaped like a knee; as, the kneepieces or ears of a boat..

Chebacco :: Chebacco (n.) A narrow-sterned boat formerly much used in the Newfoundland fisheries; -- called also pinkstern and chebec.

Shallop :: Shallop (n.) A boat.

Tub :: Tub (n.) Any structure shaped like a tub: as, a certain old form of pulpit; a short, broad boat, etc., -- often used jocosely or opprobriously..

Rowlock :: Rowlock (n.) A contrivance or arrangement serving as a fulcrum for an oar in rowing. It consists sometimes of a notch in the gunwale of a boat, sometimes of a pair of pins between which the oar rests on the edge of the gunwale, sometimes of a single pin passing through the oar, or of a metal fork or stirrup pivoted in the gunwale and suporting the oar..

Cobble :: Cobble (n.) A fishing boat. See Coble.

Tanka :: Tanka (n.) A kind of boat used in Canton. It is about 25 feet long and is often rowed by women. Called also tankia.

Skag :: Skag (n.) An additional piece fastened to the keel of a boat to prevent lateral motion. See Skeg.

Gunboat :: Gunboat (n.) A vessel of light draught, carrying one or more guns..

Cockleshell :: Cockleshell (n.) A light boat.

Towboat :: Towboat (n.) A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

Hook :: Hook (n.) A piece of metal, or other hard material, formed or bent into a curve or at an angle, for catching, holding, or sustaining anything; as, a hook for catching fish; a hook for fastening a gate; a boat hook, etc..

Waterman :: Waterman (n.) A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman..

Light-boat :: Light-boat (n.) Light-ship.

Trow :: Trow (n.) A boat with an open well amidships. It is used in spearing fish.

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