Coble
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒbəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coble is a noun meaning (nautical) A small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.
Meaning
(nautical) A small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.
Example Sentences
Its streets fan out towards the clifftops, and its sheltered North Landing harbours open-decked fishing boats, called 'cobles'.
Word Forms
- cobles
- cobble
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include balancer, creep, cobleman, cockleboat, cobb, coggle.
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