Yacht vs. Houseboat

Yacht vs. Houseboat — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Yacht and Houseboat

Yachtnoun

A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock.

Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?You are a true yachtsman! Are you a member of the local yacht club?

Houseboatnoun

A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.

Yachtnoun

Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

Houseboatnoun

a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling

Yachtverb

(intransitive) To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.

Yachtnoun

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

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Yachtverb

travel in a yacht