coracle

Noun

Meaning

A boat made by covering a wicker frame with leather or oilcloth. It was used by the ancient Britons, and is still used by fisherman in Wales and some parts of Ireland. Also, a similar boat used in Thibet and in Egypt.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

balsa boat craft ferry cruiser pond raft canoe gondola dugout catamaran pirogue dhow sampan carvel
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Hypernyms

small boat

Anagrams

Alcocer

Examples

Consequently, Lugh was unable to refuse their request to use Lugh's currach (coracle) or boat, the "Wave-Sweeper" (Irish Sguaba Tuinne main). Source: Internet

Hull form then proceeded to the coracle shape and on to more sophisticated forms as the science of naval architecture advanced. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coraciiform coraciiform bird Coraciiformes coracler coraco- coracoacromial