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bumboat

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bumboat has 1 sense
  1. bumboat - a small boat that ferries supplies and commodities for sale to a larger ship at anchor
    --1 is a kind of
    boat

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Bumboat

Definition:

A bumboat is a small boat used for transporting goods, supplies, and sometimes passengers between a ship and the shore. It is often locally owned and operated.

Example sentences:

  • The sailors unloaded the cargo from the ship onto the waiting bumboat.
  • The bumboat drifted lazily along the river, offering snacks and drinks to passing boats.
  • Locals used the bumboat service to bring fresh produce from the mainland to the nearby islands.

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