dinghy
nounUK /ˈdɪŋi/
US /ˈdɪŋi/
A dinghy is a small boat.
We rowed the little dinghy across the lake.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small inflatable boat used for safety on larger ships.
The sailors lowered the dinghy to check the hull.
3. A small boat used to carry people from shore to a bigger ship.
A dinghy ferried passengers to the cruise ship.
4. A small racing sailboat.
She raced her dinghy in the weekend regatta.