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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