English dictionary
pinnace
/'p/I/n/I/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a boat for communication between ship and shore
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, <i>spynace</i> or <i>spyne</i>.
Source: webster1913