flat-bottomedadj.
/ˌflatˈbɒtəmd/, /ˈflatbɒtəmd/, U.S. /ˌflætˈbɑdəmd/, /ˈflætˌbɑdəmd/ Having a flat bottom: chiefly of a boat.
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the world > space > shape > flatness or levelness > [adjective] > having a flat bottom
flat-bottomed1582
society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > vessel of specific construction or shape > flat-bottomed boat > [adjective]
flat-bottomed1582
flat-bottom1598
kettle-bottomed1838
1582 N. Lichefield tr. F. L. de Castanheda 1st Bk. Hist. Discouerie E. Indias xiii. 33 b They haue no quiell, but are flat bottomed.
1692 London Gaz. No. 2797/3 Our Mortar-pieces are..put upon flat-bottom'd Boats.
1810 C. James New Mil. Dict. Flat-bottomed boats..are made to swim in shallow water, and to carry a great number of troops, artillery, ammunition, etc.
1836 Vignoles 20 May in Life (1889) 200 Agreed with Mr. Gibbs to adopt my flat-bottomed form of rails for the Croydon line.
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