1. A fast, light sailing vessel used in the 16th and 17th centuries, especially by Dutch traders.
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The Dutch merchant fleet relied on flyboats for rapid transport of goods across European waters.
• Flyboats were prized for their speed and maneuverability in coastal trade.
• The captain commanded a flyboat that could outrun most naval vessels of the era.
• Flyboats typically carried smaller crews than larger cargo ships, reducing operating costs.