Meaning of FLATBOAT
| Pronunciation: | | 'flat`bowt
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[n] a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) |
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FLATBOAT is a 8 letter word that starts with F. |
| | Synonyms: | | barge, hoy, lighter |
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| | See Also: | | boat, dredger, houseboat, Norfolk wherry, pontoon, scow, wherry | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Flat"boat`\, n.
A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the
transportation of bulky freight, especially in shallow
waters.
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