汽き艇てい

noun

launch; steam launch; small motorboat

Refers to a small, often steam-powered boat used for short trips, harbor service, or as a ship's tender. In modern contexts, may also refer to small motor launches.

• 港こう内ないの移い動どうには汽き艇ていが使つかわれていた。

  A launch was used for moving around the harbor.