Ferryboats

/ˈfɛriboʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural of ferryboat; multiple boats designed to regularly transport people and cargo across water routes.

Etymology

Simple plural of ferryboat, combining the ferry + boat compound with the standard -s plural marker.

Kelly Says

Different ferryboats are engineered for completely different conditions—some are double-ended so they can back up without turning, saving time at crowded terminals, while others are massive vehicle ferries carrying hundreds of cars.

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