Word
dinghy
US/ˈdɪŋi/
UK/dˈɪŋɡi/
Nautical
Definition
n. a small, flat-bottomed boat that you can carry on your back or pull behind a larger ship. It is usually used for short trips or for racing.
n. a small, flat-bottomed boat, typically used for short-distance travel or as a tender for a larger vessel. Often used in the context of sailing or competitive racing.
Examples
“He jumped into the dinghy to reach the island.”
“The crew used a small dinghy to transport supplies from the main ship to the shore.”
“While the luxury liner provided the primary transport, the crew relied on a sturdy dinghy to navigate the shallow waters and reach the hidden cove.”
Examples
simple
“He jumped into the dinghy to reach the island.”
contextual
“The crew used a small dinghy to transport supplies from the main ship to the shore.”
complex
“While the luxury liner provided the primary transport, the crew relied on a sturdy dinghy to navigate the shallow waters and reach the hidden cove.”
Real-World Examples
“Twenty-seven people were confirmed dead when their inflatable dinghy sank in the early hours of 24 November 2021.” “Men wearing lifejackets appear to throw objects at the police to try to keep them away from their dinghy.” Etymology
From Bengali ডিঙি (ḍiṅi), perhaps from Sanskrit द्रोण (droṇa, “wooden trough”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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