noun
- boats designed and used for commercial or industrial work rather than recreation
Usage: nautical; plural form of workboat
Examples
- The harbor was filled with workboats heading out for the morning fishing run.
- Tugboats and barges are common types of workboats in busy ports.
- The oil company uses specialized workboats to service offshore drilling platforms.
- Local fishermen rely on sturdy workboats that can handle rough weather conditions.
- The marina has separate docks for workboats and recreational vessels.
- Coast Guard workboats patrol the waters to ensure maritime safety.