"Boat" Example Sentences
1. They went out on the boat to fish.
2. The boat sailed across the sea.
3. They rowed the boat across the lake.
4. The boat rocked gently in the water.
5. The canoe tipped over and they fell into the water.
6. The boat cruise was a fun activity on the vacation.
7. The pontoon boat held many people.
8. The sailboat glided smoothly over the waves.
9. The motorboat made noise as it sped across the water.
10. The pirate ship sailed the seven seas.
11. They paddled the canoe down the river.
12. The small child fell out of the boat into the water.
13. The yacht was a luxurious vessel.
14. The fishing boat headed out to sea at dawn.
15. The kayak was easy to maneuver down the narrow river.
16. The boaters were enjoying the sunny day on the lake.
17. The rowboat had two oars for rowing.
18. The lifeboat carried the crew to safety.
19. The floating dock held many boats.
20. The passengers boarded the ferry to cross the bay.
21. The crew lowered the lifeboats from the sinking ship.
22. The crew sailed the ship around the world.
23. The storm capsized many boats on the sea.
24. The cruise ship held thousands of passengers.
25. The couple went out on their houseboat for the weekend.
26. The homemade raft floated unsteadily in the water.
27. The cabin cruiser had a comfortable lower deck.
28. The speedboat zoomed across the bay.
29. The inflatable rubber raft provided basic shelter.
30. They paddled the raft down the river rapids.
31. The submarine dove beneath the ocean waves.
32. The paddlewheeler chugged up the river.
33. The battleship unleashed its massive cannons.
34. They launched the tiny paper boat in the pond.
35. The rowers moved the oars in sync on the racing shell.
36. The tugboat guided the larger ships into port.
37. The passenger ferry shuttled people across the harbor.
38. The steamboat offered scenic tours of the river.
39. The small dinghy followed the larger ship.
40. The amphibious vehicle drove onto the water.
41. The steel hull of the ship was rusting.
42. The ship's rudder steered it on course.
43. The vessels rode at anchor in the harbor.
44. The wake from the passing boats splashed onto the shore.
45. The crewmembers hoisted the sails on the tall masts.
46. The fisherman piloted the trawler out to sea.
47. The bow of the boat broke the waves.
48. The ship's crew dropped the anchor.
49. The crewman swabbed the deck.
50. The passengers disembarked at the next port.
51. The current carried the raft downstream.
52. The oarsman pulled hard on the oars.
53. The tiny dory rocked in the huge waves.
54. The wooden hull creaked and groaned.
55. They coated the bottom of the boat with anti-fouling paint.
56. The tiny skiff offered little protection from the storm.
57. The rowboat flipped over in the rapids.
58. The steam powered paddle wheel propelled the boat forward.
59. They moored the boat to the dock.
60. The Coast Guard boat patrolled the shoreline.
Common Phases
1. Rock the
boat - To disrupt an established situation or system.
2. The same
boat - In the same situation or circumstance.
3. Man overboard - An emergency situation where someone has fallen out of a
boat into water.
4. By the skin of one's teeth - To just barely avoid a bad situation. Derived from the image of a
boat sinking and narrowly escaping.
5. Up the creek without a paddle - In a difficult situation without a means of escape.
6. Left high and dry - Abandoned or left without help. Derived from a
boat left beached on land.
7. Keep your head above water - To barely manage a difficult situation.
8. All in the same
boat - Used to describe a shared experience among people.
9. A
boat load - An enormous number or amount.
10. Make waves - To cause disruption or change.
11. Get your feet wet - To begin doing something for the first time.
12. Two
boats passing in the night - People who do not interact or connect.
13. Turn the other cheek - To not retaliate against unkindness. From the Biblical story of Jesus telling followers to turn the other cheek if struck.
14. Shipshape - Neat, organized and functioning properly.
15. Burning the candle at both ends - Working too hard and not getting enough rest.
16. Full steam ahead - Continuing with great vigor and speed.
17. In the same leaky
boat - In the same unfortunate situation.
18. Miss the
boat - To fail to take advantage of an opportunity.
19. Ship of fools - An entourage of foolish people in an absurd situation.
20. Canoeing down the river of denial - Ignoring problems or situations.