dinghy
|din-ghy|
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🇺🇸
/ˈdɪŋ.i/
🇬🇧
/ˈdɪŋ.ɡi/
small boat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dinghy' originates from Hindi, specifically the word 'ḍiṅgī', where 'ḍiṅgī' meant 'small boat'.
Historical Evolution
'ḍiṅgī' transformed into the English word 'dinghy' and eventually became the modern English word 'dinghy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small boat', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel.
The sailors used a dinghy to reach the shore from the yacht.
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Noun 2
an inflatable rubber boat, often used for rescue or recreational purposes.
They inflated the dinghy for a leisurely paddle on the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39