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Meaning of wager-boat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A high-performance boat for sculling, and winning wagers.

Examples

“From where they sat they could get⟳ a glimpse of the main stream […]; and just then a wager-boat flashed into view⟳, the rower—a short, stout figure⟳—splashing badly and rolling a good deal⟳, but working his hardest. The Rat stood up and hailed him, but Toad—for it was he—shook his head and settled sternly to his work⟳.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Wagered Wagerer Wagering Wagers wagery wages

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