Associations to the word «Dinghy»

Wiktionary

DINGHY, noun. A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.
DINGHY, noun. (nautical) An inflatable rubber life raft.
DINGHY, verb. (intransitive) To travel by dinghy.

Dictionary definition

DINGHY, noun. A small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled.

Wise words

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