Used primarily in boating and maritime contexts to refer to a small secondary boat. The sailors launched the dinghy from the yacht to explore the nearby cove.
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Informal Use
Sometimes used informally to refer to any small boat, regardless of style. Let's take the dinghy out for a quick fishing trip this weekend.
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Safety Equipment
Often associated with emergency use, such as evacuation from a larger vessel. During the drill, we practiced getting into the dinghy as if it were an emergency.