1. plural of dinghy; small boats, typically used as tenders for larger vessels or for recreation
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The yacht carried two dinghies for trips to shore.
• Several dinghies were moored at the small dock.
• The sailing club rented out dinghies to beginners.
• Rescue teams used inflatable dinghies to reach the stranded hikers.
• The children learned to row in the camp’s dinghies.
• Strong winds made it difficult to control the dinghies.