gondola

/ˈɡɒn.də.lə/noun

A long, narrow boat with raised ends, moved along with a single oar, and traditionally used on the canals of Venice.

Example sentence

“We took a ride in a gondola along the canal at sunset.”

Also the cabin hanging from a ski lift, cable car, or hot-air balloon, and in retail, the freestanding shelf units in supermarket aisles.

Related words

canoeA light, narrow boat that one or more people move through the water using paddles with a single blade.shuttleA bus, train, or other vehicle that travels regularly back and forth between fixed points.kayakA small, narrow boat with a closed deck and an opening for the paddler, who sits inside and moves it with a paddle that has a blade at each end.transitThe movement of people or goods from one place to another, especially by public transportation; also, the vehicles that carry them.yachtA sleek, lightweight boat used for pleasure cruising or racing, fitted with sails though frequently driven by an engine.migrateTo move from one area to another at regular times, often with the changing seasons.