What does "ferryboat" mean?

A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule

What is a synonym for "ferryboat"?

Common synonyms include: boat, canoe, cruiser, ferry, ferry, passage boat.

Pronounced //ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt//.

//ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt// noun

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Noun

1
A boat used to ferry passengers, vehicles, or goods across open water, especially one that runs to a regular schedule
"He insists that it is practically undisputed that, when the ferryboat crossed the bow of the tug to make her slip, she crossed at a distance of at least 300 feet away"
2
a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule wordnet

"Tom loaded the cars onto the ferryboat."

From ferry + boat.

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