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ˈpilot-boat
A boat in which pilots cruise off shore in order to meet incoming vessels.
1588T. Hickock tr. Frederick's Voy. 14 Like to our little pilot boats. 1710Lond. Gaz. No. 4682/3 He came not to Anchor, only spoke with a Pilot-Boat. 1832Marryat N. Forster li, A..note sent on shore by a pilot-boat. |