dinghy

Definition

A small open boat, propelled by oars or paddles, carried as a tender, lifeboat, or pleasure craft on a ship.

Etymology

From Bengali ডিঙি (ḍiṅi), perhaps from Sanskrit द्रोण (droṇa, “wooden trough”).

Example Sentences

• "The dinghy was trailing astern at the end of its painter, and Merrion looked at it as he passed. He saw that it was a battered-looking affair of the prahm type, with a blunt snout, and like the parent ship, had recently been painted a vivid green."