bullboat

bull·boat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-boht]
- /ˈbʊlˌboʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l-boht]
- /ˈbʊlˌboʊt/

Definition of bullboat word

noun bullboat a lightweight, shallow-draft boat made of hides stretched over a wooden frame and used by Plains Indians. 1

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Origin of bullboat

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1825-35; bull1 + boat

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Parts of speech for Bullboat

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bullboat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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