noun
- a small, inflatable boat shaped like a tube that a person sits in while fishing, typically propelled by fins or oars.
Usage: informal; chiefly used in fishing contexts
Examples
- He launched his bellyboat into the lake to fish for trout.
- The angler wore waders and sat in his bellyboat, kicking gently across the water.
- Bellyboats are popular among fly fishers because they allow access to deeper water.
- She packed her bellyboat and fins for a day of fishing on the reservoir.
- The bellyboat kept him afloat while he cast his line into the quiet cove.