1. boats designed to sail on ice, typically equipped with runners or skates instead of a hull
Usage: nautical; recreational

Examples

• The iceboats raced across the frozen lake at incredible speeds.
• Winter sailing enthusiasts gathered their iceboats for the annual competition.
• Iceboats can reach speeds much faster than traditional sailboats.
• The harbor was filled with iceboats waiting for the ice to thicken.
• She learned to steer iceboats on the frozen river near her home.
• The iceboats’ sharp runners cut through the smooth ice surface.