Dhow (Noun)
Meaning
A lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old dhow leaned precariously to one side as it rode the waves of the Arabian Sea.
- With its distinctive triangular sail and curved prow, the dhow cut through the water with remarkable speed and agility.
- For centuries, dhows had been the primary mode of transportation and trade between the coastal cities of the Middle East and Africa.
- As the sun set over the horizon, the dhow's crew dropped anchor in a secluded cove, their day's work done.
- The dhow's narrow hull and shallow draft allowed it to navigate the treacherous waters of the Red Sea with ease.