Definition of Flatboat

1. Noun. A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).

Exact synonyms: Barge, Hoy, Lighter
Generic synonyms: Boat
Specialized synonyms: Dredger, Houseboat, Pontoon, Scow, Norfolk Wherry, Wherry
Derivative terms: Barge, Lighter

Definition of Flatboat

1. n. A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the transportation of bulky freight, especially in shallow waters.

Definition of Flatboat

1. Noun. A boxy, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying livestock, freight, and people on rivers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Flatboat

1. a flat-bottomed boat [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flatboat

flat white
flat whites
flat wrack
flat wracks
flatback
flatbacks
flatbed
flatbed lorry
flatbed press
flatbed truck
flatbeds
flatbill
flatbills
flatblock
flatblocks
flatboat (current term)
flatboats
flatbottom
flatbottomed
flatbow
flatbows
flatbread
flatbreads
flatbrod
flatcap
flatcaps
flatcar
flatcars
flatchested
flate

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