A boat or small vessel powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline.
Compound of 'gas' (short for gasoline) and 'boat,' formed in the early 20th century when gasoline engines were replacing sailpower and oars on small vessels.
The term 'gasboat' marks the exact moment recreational boating changed forever—around 1900, when motorized boats made water accessible to ordinary people, not just sailors. It's a word born from technological revolution!
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