johnboat
noun
john·boat
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Definition of johnboat
: a narrow flat-bottomed square-ended boat usually propelled by a pole or paddle and used on inland waterways
Examples of johnboat in a Sentence
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Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said. — Erin Schilling, ajc, "Father drowns on Lake Hartwell after boat collision; 6-year-old son uninjured," 11 July 2019 There were fishing and leisure boats, airboats, jet skis and johnboats. — Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, "An adrenaline-driven mission on the dark, watery streets of Texas," 31 Aug. 2017 The U.S. Coast Guard was first notified of a possible missing boater about 2:39 a.m. Wednesday when a motorist reportedly saw a man fall into the water from a 14-foot johnboat. — Richard A. Webster, NOLA.com, "Police call off search for boater reported missing in Lake Pontchartrain," 8 June 2017 Canoes, kayaks and johnboats will be allowed, along with electric trolling motors. — Steve Waters, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Everglades reservoir will be opened for fishing, paddling, hunting and biking," 8 June 2017 A motorist driving on the bridge reported the man fell from a 14-foot johnboat at 2:39 p.m., according to the Coast Guard, which dispatched a boat and helicopter. — NOLA.com, "Authorities searching for man who fell overboard in Lake Pontchartrain," 7 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'johnboat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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