MAILBOAT Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word mailboat. (close relations)
Definition of MAILBOAT
Best Alternative Words for MAILBOAT
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| ferry | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule • transport by boat or aircraft verb • transport from one place to another • transport by ferry • travel by ferry | ||||||||
| ship | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vessel that carries passengers or freight verb • transport commercially • hire for work on a ship • go on board • travel by ship • place on board a ship | ||||||||
| steamer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a clam that is usually steamed in the shell • a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it • a ship powered by one or more steam engines • an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe verb • travel by means of steam power | ||||||||
| vessel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tube in which a body fluid circulates • a craft designed for water transportation • an object used as a container (especially for liquids) | ||||||||
| packet | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a collection of things wrapped or boxed together • (computer science) a message or message fragment • a small package or bundle • a boat for carrying mail | ||||||||
| mail boat | nounn | |||||||
noun • a boat for carrying mail | ||||||||
| packet boat | nounn | |||||||
noun • a boat for carrying mail | ||||||||
