Coracle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒɹəkəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Coracle is a noun meaning (nautical) A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
Meaning
(nautical) A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
Example Sentences
The White Hart, overlooking the bridge, has a bar named after the coracles that may still be seen on this part of the Teifi.
Word Forms
- coracles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include coracler, cockleboat, corocore, cockboat, cock-boat, caracore.
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