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n. Nautical One that drives or rides in a boat, especially a pleasure craft.

n. A stiff straw hat with a flat crown.

n. Someone who travels by boat.

n. A straw hat.

n. someone who drives or rides in a boat

n. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown

"The boater is the first to be sanctioned by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency."

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