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show·boat  (shbt)
n.
1. A river steamboat having a troupe of performers and a theater aboard for performances on the river.
2. One who seeks attention by ostentatious behavior; a showoff.
intr.v. show·boat·ed, show·boat·ing, show·boats
To show off.
showboat [ˈʃəʊˌbəʊt]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) (Performing Arts / Theatre) a paddle-wheel river steamer with a theatre and a repertory company
vb
(intr) to perform or behave in a showy and flamboyant way
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.showboat - a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)showboat - a river steamboat on which theatrical performances could be given (especially on the Mississippi River)
river boat - a boat used on rivers or to ply a river
steamboat - a boat propelled by a steam engine
Translations
showboat [ˈʃəʊbəʊt]
A. N → barco-teatro m
B. VI → alardear, fardar(Sp) , vacilar(Sp)


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