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jolly boats

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

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɒl.i bəʊts/.

What is synonym and antonym for jolly boats?

In the thesaurus, “jolly boats” has 19 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for jolly boats

  • auxiliaries
  • barges
  • bumboats
  • cutters
  • houseboats
  • keelboats
  • keels
  • launches
  • lifeboats
  • lighters
  • longboats
  • motorboats
  • narrow boats
  • riverboats
  • rowing boats
  • surfboats
  • tender
  • water taxis
  • yawls

Meanings of jolly boats

  • 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 sailors quickly launched the jolly boats to rescue the crew.
  • Several jolly boats were tied up along the dock, ready for use.
  • During the voyage, the jolly boats were kept in excellent condition.
  • The captain ordered the jolly boats to be lowered into the water.
  • After the ship anchored, the crew used the jolly boats to reach the shore.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to jolly boats, such as: auxiliaries, barges, bumboats, cutters, houseboats, keelboats, keels.

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