policeboats

noun

UK /pəˈliːs bəʊts/

US /pəˈliːs boʊts/

Boats that police officers use to keep people safe on the water.

The policeboats raced across the lake to help the swimmers.

SYNONYMS

patrol boats law enforcement boats police vessels coast guard boats

RELATED WORDS

harbor officer rescue water patrol marine unit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small motorboats used by police to patrol rivers and canals.

Policeboats checked the canal for anyone in trouble.

3. Boats that carry police officers to accidents on the sea.

Two policeboats arrived at the sinking sailboat.

4. Watercraft used by police to watch over a busy beach.

Policeboats kept an eye on the crowded beach all day.