Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boatful

noun
/ˈboʊt.fəl/
Definition
The amount that a boat can carry or is filled with when loaded.
Examples
  • We caught enough fish for a boatful on our trip.
  • The boat was filled to the brim, almost a boatful of supplies for the journey.
Meaning
A boatful refers to the capacity or load of a boat, indicating how much it can hold; it often describes the number of people or items that can be accommodated within a boat.
Synonyms
  • load
  • cargo
  • capacity
  • full boat