pilot boat

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Noun pilot boat has 1 sense

pilot boat - a boat to carry pilots to and from large ships
--₁ is a kind of boat

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Pilot Boat

Definition:

A pilot boat is a small vessel used to transport maritime pilots to and from larger ships.

Senses/Usages:

1. Noun (General Sense)

A pilot boat, also known as a pilot cutter or pilot launch, is a specialized boat that serves to carry pilots to and from ships in order to guide and assist them in navigating through difficult waters or entering and leaving ports.

Sample Sentence:

The pilot boat approached the massive cargo ship in the middle of a storm.

2. Noun (Popular Sense)

In popular usage, a pilot boat refers to a boat or small vessel employed specifically for transporting pilots to ships requiring their services.

Sample Sentence:

The pilot boat swiftly carried the pilot to the awaiting cruise ship.

3. Adjective (Local Sense)

In a local context, "pilot boat" refers to a boat used for pilotage in a specific geographic region or jurisdiction.

Sample Sentence:

The Coast Guard in this area relies heavily on their specialized local pilot boats.