Gondola

n. long flat-bottomed boat piloted by one person with a single oar (commonly used on the canals of Venice, Italy)

For other uses, see Gondola (disambiguation) A gòndola is a traditional Venetian sculling boat. Gondolas were for centuries the chief means of transportation within Venice and still have a role in public transport, serving as traghètti (ferries) over major canals.The gondola is propelled by an oarsman (the gondolier) who stands facing the bow and pushes, rather than pulls, a single oar. Contrary to popular belief the gondola is never poled, as the waters of Venice are too deep. A gondola for passengers may have a small open cabin, for their protection against sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
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Noun
1. a low flat-bottomed freight car with fixed sides but no roof
(synonym) gondola car
(hypernym) freight car
2. long narrow flat-bottomed boat propelled by sculling; traditionally used on canals of Venice
(hypernym) boat
3. car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant
(synonym) car
(hypernym) compartment
(part-holonym) airship, dirigible

v. crinkle, warp

n. gondola, long flat-bottomed boat piloted by one person with a single oar (commonly used on the canals of Venice, Italy)