English Explanatory Dictionary

Higgins boat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of shallow-draft boat used in amphibious landings, chiefly in World War Two.

Word forms

Higgins boat Higgins boats

Etymology

Named after American boat designer Andrew Higgins.

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