Periagua
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periagua is a noun meaning A dugout canoe.
Meaning
A dugout canoe.
More Meanings
- A vessel made by cutting a canoe in two lengthwise and inserting a large plank.
- (by extension) Any small boat.
- A large keelless flat-bottomed boat for shoal-water navigation, decked at the ends only, propelled by rowing, or by sails on two masts capable of being struck.
Example Sentences
That there were ſeventeen bearded Men there, and therefore, without any more Delay, I went to work with Friday to find out a great Tree proper to fell, and make a large Periagua or Canoe to undertake the Voyage.
Word Forms
- periaguas
Synonyms for periagua
Depending on context, synonyms include pirogue, dugout, logboat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include piragua, pitpan, cayuca, curiara, banca, almadie.
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