What is another word for dhow?

Pronunciation: [dˈiːhˈa͡ʊ] (IPA)

Dhow is a type of sailing vessel that is used primarily in Middle Eastern, Indian, and African countries for transportation and fishing purposes. Some synonyms for the word 'dhow' include 'felucca', 'sambuk', 'baghlah', 'boom', and 'junk'. The term 'felucca' is generally used to describe a smaller, more traditional version of a dhow, often used for recreational purposes. The 'sambuk' is a larger vessel, used for fishing, cargo transport, and trade. A 'baghlah' is a type of dhow that is commonly used for pearl diving and fishing. The 'boom' is a less traditional form of the dhow, while the 'junk' is a vessel primarily used in China. Despite their differences, all of these vessels share common features with the dhow, including the use of lateen sails and wooden construction.

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What are the hyponyms for Dhow?

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What are the meronyms for Dhow?

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  • meronyms for dhow (as nouns)

Usage examples for Dhow

Just as we clear our eyes off her, from seaward behind us comes an Arab dhow, a ship from the past, surging along finely!
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
I despatched my Arab interpreter by a dhow to Zanzibar, with a very earnest request to Capt.
"How I Found Livingstone"
Sir Henry M. Stanley
In a short time I marched them out into the street, and to the beach; saw them all on board, and the canvas hoisted, and the dhow speeding westward on her way to Bagamoyo.
"How I Found Livingstone"
Sir Henry M. Stanley

Famous quotes with Dhow

  • Seth paused in his dictation and gazed out across the harbour where in the fresh breeze of early morning the last dhow was setting sail for the open sea. "Rats," he said; "stinking curs. They are all running away."
    Evelyn Waugh

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