Definition of dinghy

dinghynoun

Dinghy

/ˈdɪŋi//ˈdɪŋi/

The word "dinghy" comes from the Hindustani word "dingi," which means "small boat." In ancient Hindustani, the word "dingi" was used to describe a small boat that was traditionally used in India and Pakistan for fishing and transportation on inland waters. In the 19th century, the word "dinghy" was adopted by the English language to describe a specific type of small sailboat that was originally designed in England for coastal racing. The word "dinghy" was derived from the Hindustani word "dingi." Over time, the meaning of "dinghy" evolved to include any small sailboat that is similar in design and function to the original English dinghy, particularly in the context of sailing and boating. It came to describe any small sailboat that is similar in design and function to the original English dinghy in a specific context or situation, particularly in the context of sailing and boating. Today, "dinghy" is still used to describe any small sailboat that is similar in design and function to the original English dinghy, particularly in the context of sailing and boating. In summary, the word "dinghy" originated in ancient Hindustani from the word "dingi," which means "small boat." Its original meaning described a small boat that was traditionally used in India and Pakistan for fishing and transportation on inland waters, but its meaning evolved to include any small sailboat that is similar in design and function to the original English dinghy, particularly in the context of sailing and boating.

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a small open boat that you sail or row

một chiếc thuyền nhỏ mà bạn chèo hoặc chèo

Example:
  • a sailing dinghy

    một chiếc thuyền buồm

  • I sailed the dinghy across the bay.

    Tôi chèo thuyền qua vịnh.

  • She rowed ashore in the dinghy.

    Cô chèo thuyền vào bờ.

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a small open boat made of plastic or rubber that is filled with air

một chiếc thuyền nhỏ mở bằng nhựa hoặc cao su chứa đầy không khí

Example:
  • The crew were taken to shore in an inflatable dinghy.

    Thủy thủ đoàn được đưa vào bờ trên một chiếc xuồng ba lá bơm hơi.

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