en
boat
/boʊt/
Definition
1
A small vessel or watercraft designed for travel on water, typically propelled by oars, sails, or an engine.
2
Any ship or larger watercraft, used informally.
3
A boat-shaped container or object, such as a gravy boat.
4
To travel or carry in a boat; or informally, to miss the boat (fail to seize an opportunity).
Examples
He rocked the boat by showing up to the black-tie gala in flip-flops and a captain's hat.
After one too many tacos, her stomach felt like a leaky boat on choppy waters.
In the dating world, texting 'u up?' is like sending a rowboat to chase a yacht.
She missed the boat on crypto investments, but nailed it with vintage Beanie Babies.