powerboat

noun

pow·er·boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbōt

Synonyms of powerboat next

: motorboat

powerboater

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tər

noun

powerboating

ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˌbō-tiŋ

adjective

Examples of powerboat in a Sentence

his friend had a powerboat and took them out waterskiing

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of powerboat was in 1830

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powerboat

noun

pow·er·boat ˈpau̇(-ə)r-ˈbōt

: motorboat

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