Synonyms for dinghy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ding-gee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɪŋ gi


Définition of dinghy

Origin :
  • 1810, from Hindi dingi "small boat," perhaps from Sanskrit drona-m "wooden trough," related to dru-s "wood, tree" (see tree (n.)). The spelling with -h- is to indicate a hard -g-.
  • noun boat
Example sentences :
  • Greer moved instantly to the rope ladder where the dinghy was tied.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • In the uproar forward, Madden heard the cries: "Th' dinghy's swamped!"
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Madden followed, trusting not to hit the dinghy and kill himself.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • A man in the stern of the dinghy groaned, and slumped down into the bottom.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • Then somebody who had a dinghy that he did not want asked her if she would like to have a boat.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Then, with a start, he remembered his own dinghy, and how it would betray him.
  • Extract from : « Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas » by Lloyd Osbourne
  • We in the dinghy, as well as those on board, were listening anxiously.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • We gave way with a vigour that seemed to lift the dinghy out of the water.
  • Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
  • The master called his men to the dinghy, and they rowed him away through the fog.
  • Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
  • Where does Hogan keep the dinghy that carries him between the Sylvia and the shore?
  • Extract from : « Owen Clancy's Happy Trail » by Burt L. Standish

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