boat
n.— «The investigation began earlier this month after Vu allegedly began negotiating the sale 1,000-pill quantities of ecstasy, commonly known as a “boat,” for between $2,500 and $2,700.» —“3,500 Dosage Units Of Date Rape Drug Seized In SJ” in San Jose, California NBC11.com June 12, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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