Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A boat which is propelled by an engine; specifically, a boat having an internal-combustion engine to furnish the driving power. See motor-boat.

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Examples

  • Also on the wish list: a Hollywood-style Avenue of the Stars, power-boat races in the harbor, and a "EuroChristmas" festival with all the fizz of a Chinese New Year.

    The Next Handover 2008

  • Levy said the association would continue with its objective of running a safe and clean power-boat race.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • Security would be increased for this weekend's power-boat race at Sun City after "life-threatening" telephone calls to two officials of the SA Formula One Powerboat Association, Powerboat

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1996

  • For the manatee was tired and had to come to the surface for breath at shorter and shorter intervals, until the power-boat almost ran over him at every turn.

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • Then the motor was stopped, the skiff pulled under the stern of the power-boat, and Ned, with half his head and shoulders under water, tore the grass from the wheel.

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • When the _Irene_ was opposite the cut-off, the power-boat, with

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • And the girl, without a hat and with her loosened hair streaming down her back, headed the power-boat straight for the creature, which was distant about the eighth of a mile.

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • But Molly is to take the power-boat through the cut-off to Rodgers River, and down that river to its mouth, where she will find us.

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • Suddenly a cascade of water half-filled the power-boat, drenched every one in it, and the manatee disappeared.

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

  • A slough of clear water, deep enough to float the little power-boat, zigzagged out into the Glades, and the captain, with Mr. Barstow, Molly and

    Dick in the Everglades A. W. Dimock

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