longboat

• Embarcação grande e alongada, geralmente a maior carregada a bordo de um navio à vela, usada para transporte pesado ou para navegação a remo em longas distâncias.

A noun referring to the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel, typically used for heavy transport or long-distance rowing.

1. Largest ship's boatC1formal

   The largest boat carried on a merchant sailing vessel, used for heavy work such as carrying supplies or anchors.

   Maior embarcação do navio

   • The crew lowered the longboat to transport fresh water from the shore.
   • The longboat was essential for moving heavy cargo between the ship and the dock.
   • During the storm, the longboat was secured tightly on the deck.