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Dinghy for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'dɪŋɡi

What does Dinghy really mean?

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Student: Hey, I'm having trouble understanding what the word "dinghy" means. Can you help me with that?

Teacher: Absolutely! The word "dinghy" actually refers to a small boat, typically carried or towed by a larger vessel. It's like a little mini boat that you can use to get from a big boat to shore, or just to go for a little ride on the water. It's like the smaller, more lightweight version of a regular boat, just like a bicycle is to a car. Would you like me to explain more?

Student: Yes, please! Can you give me an example of when you might use a dinghy?

Teacher: Of course! Let's say you're on a big cruise ship and it stops at an island. Instead of pulling the entire cruise ship up to the shore, they will use a dinghy to transport passengers back and forth between the ship and the island. It's like a taxi for the water! You might also see people using dinghies for fishing, or just cruising around a calm lake. Does that help?

Student: Yes, that makes a lot of sense now. Thank you for explaining it to me in a way I can understand!

Teacher: You're welcome! I'm glad I could help. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any more questions about words or anything else.


Revised and Fact checked by Sophia Wright on 2023-11-15 09:11:02

Dinghy In a sentece

Learn how to use Dinghy inside a sentece

  • We used a dinghy to transport our supplies from the boat to the island.
  • The fishermen used a dinghy to go out to sea and catch fish.
  • The lifeguard used a dinghy to rescue the swimmer who was stuck in the water.
  • The family took a dinghy out on the lake for a leisurely afternoon of fishing.
  • The sailors secured the dinghy to the side of the larger ship before setting sail.

Dinghy Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

dory dory rowboat rowboat

Dinghy Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

small boat small boat

Dinghy Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

rowing boat rowing boat wherry wherry

Dinghy Meronyms

Words that are part of the original word.

cross thwart cross thwart oarlock oarlock peg peg pin pin rowlock rowlock thole thole tholepin tholepin thwart thwart