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Rowboat vs Speedboat - What's the difference?

rowboat | speedboat |

As nouns the difference between rowboat and speedboat

is that rowboat is a small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing) while speedboat is a fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people.

rowboat

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).

    • Synonyms

    * rowing boat (UK )

    speedboat

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fast boat, usually small (for 1-8 people)
  • A boat designed and built for racing
  • A boat used for waterskiing

    • See also

    *: boat *: waterskiing *: shark fishing