قارب

Etymology
of, from the root meaning to “come near”, “to approach” or “to journey closer”. Originally referring to a small boat used by a seaman as a convenient means to approach shore rather than bringing a larger vessel to port.

Alternatively a loan from or  – also found as  – with an uncertain etymology related to beetles and crabs, perhaps originally Semitic; for more see caravel,  and its cognates.

Noun

 * 1) a small boat, a skiff, a dingy

Verb

 * 1) to be one coming near or close to something, to be an approacher, to be almost at a point
 * 2) to try to get closer, to attempt or strive to make something nearer, to attempt to reach or gain access
 * 3) to raise the legs of a woman for the purpose of coitus

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) kind of large boat, a longboat