powerboatn.

Brit.

/ˈpaʊəbəʊt/, U.S.

/ˈpaʊ(ə)rˌboʊt/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: power n.¹, boat n.¹

Etymology: < power n.¹ + boat n.¹

A motor boat, esp. one with a powerful engine.

ΘΚΠ

society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > mechanically propelled vessels > [noun] > motor vessel

powerboat1830

motor boat1871

motor vessel1931

1830 J. L. Sullivan Proposition for Anthracite Coal Steam Power Boat 3 The manner of building the power-boat and barge, permits of uncommon durability.

1872 Dixon (Illinois) Sun 14 Aug. He proposes to run a train of four boats or more with two power-boats, one in front and one in the rear.

1908 R. W. Chambers Firing Line vii. 84 Every day..the swift power-boats sped northward to the Inlet.

1975 Times 17 June 14/6 Power-boat racing is the preserve of those who have a great deal of..money.

1995 Holiday Which? Sept. 169/2 Further south, fat cats' yachts and plump powerboats crowd Rhode Island's posh harbours.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	powerboat
释义	powerboatn. Brit. /ˈpaʊəbəʊt/, U.S. /ˈpaʊ(ə)rˌboʊt/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: power n.¹, boat n.¹ Etymology: < power n.¹ + boat n.¹ A motor boat, esp. one with a powerful engine. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > mechanically propelled vessels > [noun] > motor vessel powerboat1830 motor boat1871 motor vessel1931 1830 J. L. Sullivan Proposition for Anthracite Coal Steam Power Boat 3 The manner of building the power-boat and barge, permits of uncommon durability. 1872 Dixon (Illinois) Sun 14 Aug. He proposes to run a train of four boats or more with two power-boats, one in front and one in the rear. 1908 R. W. Chambers Firing Line vii. 84 Every day..the swift power-boats sped northward to the Inlet. 1975 Times 17 June 14/6 Power-boat racing is the preserve of those who have a great deal of..money. 1995 Holiday Which? Sept. 169/2 Further south, fat cats' yachts and plump powerboats crowd Rhode Island's posh harbours. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1830
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