powerboat
nounUK /ˈpaʊə.bəʊt/
US /ˈpaʊ.ɚ.boʊt/
A powerboat is a small boat that moves fast because it has an engine.
We rode in a powerboat across the lake and the wind blew our hair.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A boat built mainly for racing at high speed.
The powerboat race drew crowds to the harbor.
3. Any motor-driven vessel used for short trips or leisure on water.
They rented a powerboat for an afternoon of fishing.
4. A small motorized craft used for patrol or rescue work.
The coast guard sent a powerboat to help the stranded sailors.