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Definition of dayboat
dayboat
/ˈdeɪˌboʊt/
day · boat
Plural:dayboats
dayboat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A recreational boat or small yacht designed for daytime outings, typically lacking sleeping cabins or overnight accommodations.
Example
"They rented a wooden dayboat to explore the quiet coves along the coastline before sunset."
2
A commercial fishing vessel that goes out to sea and returns to port to land its catch within the same day.
Example
"The harbour restaurant buys its cod and haddock directly from local dayboats every afternoon."
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