surf boat

noun

1. a strong, buoyant rowboat with high ends, adapted for beaching and passing through surf.

Word History and Origins

Origin of surf boat¹

First recorded in 1855–60; surf + boat

Example Sentences

The surf boat safely unloaded its cargo of survivors, then made three more trips to get the others in the boats beyond the breakers.

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The lifesaving crews of 100 years ago practiced this drill and that of launching a surf boat, every day, every week, no matter the weather, Smith said.

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Coast Guard lifesaving crew in Rodanthe led by Capt. John Allen Midgette Jr. pulled the surf boat from its shed to begin what would be a seven-hour rescue.

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Lifesavers either launched a surf boat for ships further offshore or fired a rope to vessels stranded closer to shore.

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Two others were rescued by lifeguards in a surf boat.

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