Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jolly-boat
noun
/ˈdʒɒli bəʊt/
Definition
A small boat carried on a ship, used for various purposes such as rowing or as a lifeboat.
Examples
- The sailors used the jolly-boat to bring supplies from the shore.
- During the drill, they practiced launching the jolly-boat into the water.
- They saw a jolly-boat approaching the ship, filled with excited passengers.
Meaning
The term ‘jolly-boat’ refers to a small, often open boat that is kept on larger vessels for the transport of goods or people to and from the shore.
Synonyms
- tender
- lifeboat
- dinghy
