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Recent Examples of johnboat
On an aluminum johnboat, a good seat can make a world of difference.
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Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
No matter if they were hauled in by a trawler, by a cast-netter knee-deep in a creek, or by a late-night baiter whose johnboat lantern is just one twinkle in a constellation of fellow shrimpers out on the inky harbor.
—Stephanie Hunt, Southern Living, 12 July 2020
The three of us rushed before dawn, flickering figures in headlamp beams, piling gear into Ralph’s 10-foot johnboat.
—Will Ryans, Field & Stream, 17 Mar. 2020
Eastern Virginia’s coastal plain and tidewater rivers sport some of the country’s best small-stream fishing for panfish in waters friendly to both johnboats and canoes.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
But that’s sort of like putting chrome rims on your johnboat trailer.
—John Taylor, Outdoor Life, 25 Oct. 2019
Rent a johnboat, buy a batch of crickets, and spend an hour with your ears open at Bob’s Fishing Hole on the Northwest River.
—The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Feb. 2020
From johnboats and small runabouts right down to kayaks, canoes, and even one-man pontoons and cata-rafts, there’s a rod holder that can turn any small boat into a fishing-catching machine.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2019
Brandon Dean Wilson, of Grayson, was driving a johnboat with his 6-year-old son Garrett on board about 10 p.m., Georgia Department of National Resources spokesman Mark McKinnon said.
—Erin Schilling, ajc, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for johnboat
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Rustic decor includes a moose antler chandelier and a wooden canoe hung from the rafters, while huge windows allow plenty of natural light to flow through, and glass doors on either side of the fireplace lead to a spacious terrace with sweeping views over the rolling mountains.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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The trader, René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, headed south in a canoe with a team of explorers.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, French skiff sailing partners Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon were proposed to by their respective boyfriends after winning bronze in the women’s skiff 49erFX.Jenna West, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
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Whether focused on a sumptuous superyacht that sleeps 12, a simple flats fishing skiff, or a pleasant day focused on boat wishes and people watching, FLIBS is an enjoyable experience where boating dreams are born, nurtured, and fulfilled for a large number of the 100,000+ attendees.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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It cannot be emphasized enough just how important the bond between Swept Away’s core four performers is, especially when they’re all confined onto a rowboat for the entirety of the show's second half.EW.com, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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This week’s picks include a Korean cyberpunk novel, a story collection set in Rome and the true story of a rowboat race across the Atlantic.Shreya Chattopadhyay, New York Times, 5 July 2024
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Bach Boats rents pontoons with waterslides, deck boats, and other vessels to take out for the day.Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024
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The 45-foot-long, yellow pontoon named Woodstock, in honor of one of the original three Alameda settlements formed in 1853, will have room for roughly 34 people and 14 bicycles.Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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When Jonathan swam out to the dinghy, Nicky screamed no.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here are the remaining medal events: Sailing — Women’s dinghy is at 6:13 a.m.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Those who made it safely to New Orleans sold their wares, then sold the warped wood from their flatboats as scrap.Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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As many as a quarter of all flatboats wrecked en route to New Orleans.Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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This week's episode, which aired on TV Wednesday and was available to Paramount+ subscribers Thursday morning, saw competitors cross an arctic lake in kayaks and hold their bodyweight to cross a ravine in a zipline-style challenge.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Morris’s neighbor, John Arndt, a recreational kayaker from Oregon, grabbed some rope and jumped in one of the kayaks stored outside his house and paddled out to people and pulled them toward an island of higher ground where Morris and other neighbors had gathered.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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In June, several guests jumped from a raft on the Roaring Rapids attraction at Six Flags Over Texas after boats stalled in one area along the ride's course.EW.com, EW.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Train services connecting London and Swansea in Wales, as well as from Exeter to Okehampton and Barnstaple in the southwestern part of the country, were among a raft of routes that were canceled, according to Great Western Railway.Manveena Suri, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Johnboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/johnboat. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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