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Definition of Dinghy
1. Noun. A small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled.
Terms within: Oarlock, Peg, Pin, Rowlock, Thole, Tholepin, Cross Thwart, Thwart
Specialized synonyms: Rowing Boat, Wherry
Generic synonyms: Small Boat
Definition of Dinghy
1. Noun. (nautical) A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) An inflatable rubber life raft ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dinghy
1. a small boat [n -GHIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dinghy
Literary usage of Dinghy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Rudder by Thomas Fleming Day (1912)
"THE RUDDER Twelve-Foot Pra m dinghy. Designed by Mr. J. Robert Cameron, of Dunedin,
New Zealand PRAM dinghy THE 12-foot pram type sailing dinghy shown in ..."
2. Yacht Architecture: A Treatise on the Laws which Govern the Resistance of by Dixon Kemp (1897)
"... would be reduced down to the 9ft. dinghy, which a 10-tonner can carry. ...
The dinghy should always be of good breadth and depth, with a flat floor, ..."
3. Submarine Island: A Peter Kent Story by John Gunn (2006)
"The yacht captain nodded to one of the seamen and the dinghy was tossed over the
side. "Good-bye, young men," said their slim host. "And good fortune. ..."
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