Boating Terminology

noun a person's name

verb to appear or emerge suddenly or unexpectedly

• The buoy will bob up and down with the waves.
• I saw the seal bob up out of the water.
• I can't believe that old rumor about him bobbing up again.
• His name always seems to bob up in conversations about the project.

noun a strong, durable fabric used for making sails, tents, or artist's materials

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• The artist carefully stretched the canvas before starting to paint.
• I bought a new canvas to try my hand at painting.
• I spilled paint all over my canvas and now it's a hot mess.
• The blank canvas of a new year stretched out before them, full of possibilities.

noun a dock or basin providing secure moorings for pleasure boats and often offering supply, repair, and other facilities

• The marina is a popular destination for boat owners to dock their vessels.
• Let's take a walk down by the marina and check out the boats.
• I heard there's a party happening at the marina tonight, wanna go?
• Her mind was like a marina, filled with thoughts and ideas waiting to set sail.

noun a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat

• The rower used the oar to steer the boat in the right direction.
• I grabbed the oar and started rowing towards the shore.
• Hey dude, pass me the oar so I can paddle us out of here.
• Education is the oar that helps navigate through the rough waters of life.

noun a short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for rowing or steering a boat

verb to propel a boat with a paddle or oar

• The kayaker used a paddle to navigate through the rough waters.
• Let's grab our paddles and go for a canoe ride on the lake.
• I heard he got into a paddle battle with his friend at the pool party.
• She had to paddle her own canoe and make her way in the competitive industry.

noun a bone that curves around the chest and helps to protect the organs inside

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• The chef carefully prepared a rack of ribs for the dinner service.
• I'm craving some BBQ ribs for dinner tonight.
• That party was so lit, we were all cracking jokes and ribbing each other all night.
• Her sharp wit can really rib you in a playful way.

noun a small motorboat or sailing boat, typically one for leisure activities

adjective relating to or characteristic of a runabout boat

• The wealthy businessman arrived at the marina in his sleek runabout yacht.
• Let's take the runabout out for a spin on the lake this weekend.
• I love cruising around in my runabout, it's so much fun!
• Her thoughts were like a runaway runabout, darting from one idea to the next.

noun a structural crosspiece sometimes forming a seat for a rower in a boat

verb to prevent someone from accomplishing something

• The security measures in place were able to thwart the attempted break-in.
• She tried to thwart his plans, but he ended up succeeding anyway.
• The hacker was able to thwart the system and access confidential information.
• Despite the obstacles, she was determined to thwart any challenges that came her way.

noun a knot or tie that has been undone

verb to release or undo a knot or tie

• Please remember to untie your shoelaces before entering the building.
• Hey, can you untie this knot for me?
• I had to untie myself from that toxic relationship.
• Learning to untie the knots of the past can lead to emotional freedom.

noun a craft or vehicle designed for travel or transportation on water

• The watercraft was equipped with the latest navigation technology.
• I love taking the watercraft out on the lake for a spin.
• Let's hop on the watercraft and hit the waves!
• Her words were like a well-crafted watercraft, smoothly navigating through the conversation.

noun a large, luxurious watercraft used for pleasure cruising or racing

• The wealthy businessman arrived at the marina in his luxurious yacht.
• Let's take the yacht out for a spin this weekend!
• Check out that sick yacht cruising by!
• Her confidence was like a sleek yacht sailing through rough waters.

noun the activity of sailing in a yacht, especially as a sport or recreation

• Yachting is a popular recreational activity among the affluent members of society.
• Let's go yachting this weekend, it'll be so much fun!
• Yachting is like floating on a fancy boat, just chilling and enjoying the views.
• In the sea of life, yachting represents luxury and relaxation.

noun A person who owns or sails a yacht.

• The experienced yachtsman navigated through the storm with ease.
• The yachtsman had a blast sailing on the open water.
• That yachtsman is living the high life on his boat.
• As a yachtsman in the sea of life, he always stays afloat despite challenges.