A dinghy[2] is a type of small boat, often carried or towed for use as a lifeboat or tender by a larger vessel.[3] The term is a loanword from the Bengali ḍiṅgi, Urdu ḍīngī & Hindi ḍieṁgī.[4][Note 1] Utility dinghies are usually rowboats or have an outboard motor, but while some are rigged for sailing, they are not to be confused with sailing dinghies which are designed first and foremost for sailing. Dinghies main use is transfers from larger boats, especially when the larger boat can not dock at a suitably-sized port or marina.