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dinghy Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small boat typically carried or towed by a larger vessel to serve as a tender, lifeboat, or auxiliary craft.
Usage Example
"After dropping anchor in the deep bay, the crew used a tender to row ashore and gather supplies."
Strongest
tender
Strong
skiff
rowboat
lifeboat
dory
• noun (Context 2)
A small inflatable rubber or plastic boat, often used for recreation, short excursions, or emergencies.
Usage Example
"The children spent the warm summer afternoon paddling their inflatable raft around the shallow lake."
Strong
raft
• noun (Context 3)
A small open sailing boat used mostly for recreation or competitive racing.
Usage Example
"She learned to sail as a teenager by racing a small sailboat at the local yacht club."
Weak
sailboat
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dinghy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dinghy