Definition of "bateau" [ba•teau]

• Canada & New England Nautical A long, light, flatbottom boat with a sharply pointed bow and stern. (noun)
• South Atlantic & Gulf States Nautical A small, light, flatbottom rowboat. (noun)

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• "A boat neck - also known as a bateau neck - refers to a wide neckline that runs horizontally, front and back, almost to the shoulders."
• "The bateau is a thin flat wafer that flies very fast and then rotates in midair so the shooter can see it and get a shot off."
• "The modern 'bateau' is to be found only among keeled sailing craft."