Wherry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sailing barge used especially in East Anglia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Light rowboat for use in racing or for transporting goods and passengers in inland waters and harbors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The athletes from the local rowing club launched their sleek wherry into the calm waters of the lake for a morning training session.
- The ferry captain ordered his crew to lower the wherry into the water to transport passengers to the nearby island.
- Historically, wherries played a crucial role in the transportation of goods and people across the harbor, connecting the city to the surrounding towns.
- The rowing team's coach carefully inspected the wherry for any damage before allowing the team to take it out for a practice run.
- In the 19th century, wherries were a common sight on the canals, carrying cargo and passengers between the industrial cities of the north.