jolly boat

The phrase “jolly boat” has 3 syllables: jol-ly boat

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɒl.i bəʊt/


What is synonym and antonym for jolly boat?

In the thesaurus, “jolly boat” has 20 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for jolly boat along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jolly boat

  • auxiliary
  • barge
  • bumboat
  • cutter
  • houseboat
  • inboard
  • keel
  • keelboat
  • launch
  • lifeboat
  • lighter
  • longboat
  • motorboat
  • narrow boat
  • outboard
  • riverboat
  • rowing boat
  • tender
  • water taxi
  • yawl

Meanings of jolly boat

  • noun
    1. A type of ship's boat of the 17th to 19th centuries, used mainly to ferry personnel to and from the ship.

Example Sentences

  • The crew lowered the jolly boat into the water for a quick trip to shore.
  • During the storm, the jolly boat was almost swept away by the waves.
  • They used the jolly boat to explore the nearby islands.
  • The captain ordered the men to prepare the jolly boat for an emergency.
  • The sailors rowed the jolly boat around the harbor at sunset.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms or another words to jolly boat, such as: auxiliary, barge, bumboat, cutter, houseboat, inboard, keel.

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