flatboat Definition
a large, flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on rivers.
Using flatboat: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flatboat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The pioneers loaded their belongings onto a flatboat and floated down the river.
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The flatboat was used to transport crops from the farm to the market.
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The crew of the flatboat had to navigate through treacherous rapids.
flatboat Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with flatboat
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They went down the river on a flatboat.
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They built a flatboat to transport their goods down the river.
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We took a flatboat trip down the Mississippi River.
Summary: flatboat in Brief
A 'flatboat' [flat-boht] is a large, flat-bottomed boat that is commonly used for transporting goods on rivers. It is often used by pioneers to transport their belongings or by farmers to transport crops to the market. The crew of the flatboat must navigate through rapids and other obstacles. Phrases include 'on a flatboat,' 'build a flatboat,' and 'flatboat trip.'
