Meaning
dinghy, inflatable boat
- An inflatable small boat or raft, especially one used for recreation at the beach
In a sentence
I bambini si divertono a remare sul canotto vicino alla riva.
The children enjoy paddling the dinghy near the shore.
Hai gonfiato il canotto prima di scendere in spiaggia?
Did you inflate the dinghy before going down to the beach?
Non allontanarti troppo dalla costa con quel canotto leggero.
Don't go too far from the coast in that light inflatable boat.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canotto | masculine · singular |
| canotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often specified as 'canotto gonfiabile' (inflatable dinghy).
- Do not confuse with 'canotta' (undershirt/tank top).