noun
- a small, flat-bottomed boat with a square bow and stern, typically used for fishing in shallow water
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The fisherman paddled his johnboat into the shallow marsh.
- We loaded our gear into the johnboat before heading out to the lake.
- The johnboat’s flat bottom made it perfect for navigating the creek.
- He bought a used johnboat for weekend fishing trips.
- The johnboat could easily access areas where larger boats couldn’t go.
- They used a small motor to propel the johnboat across the pond.