dhow Synonyms
Strongest:
- umiak
- gig
- wherry
- kayak
- dugout
- shallop
- schooner
- currach
- scull
- outrigger
- dinghy
- shell
- pinnace
- pontoon
- pram
- rowboat
- yacht
- coracle
- dory
- watercraft
- scow
- curragh
- catboat
- dink
- skiff
- sampan
- raft
- pirogue
- motorboat
- sailboat
- piragua
- paddleboat
- ketch
- vessel
- flatboat
- canoe
- johnboat
- bateau
- surfboat
- punt
- catamaran
Strong:
- riverboat
- outboard
- cutter
- powerboat
- ca-que
- bumboat
- lifeboat
- garvey
- keel
- houseboat
- barge
- craft
- tender
- tugboat
- yawl
- keelboat
- longboat
- rowing-boat
- cruiser
- inboard
Weak:
dhow Meaning
dhow (n)
a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs
dhow (n.)
A coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. It has generally but one mast and a lateen sail.
dhow Sentence Examples
- The majestic dhow sailed gracefully across the azure waters of the Arabian Sea.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the silhouette of a dhow emerged against the evening sky.
- Fishermen relied on their sturdy dhows to navigate the coastal waters in search of their daily catch.
- The dhow's billowing sails captured the wind, propelling it forward with remarkable speed.
- Tourists marveled at the traditional craftsmanship evident in the construction of the dhow.
- Merchants loaded exotic spices and textiles onto the deck of the dhow, preparing for a long voyage.
- The captain barked orders to his crew as they worked together to maneuver the dhow through the crowded harbor.
- Families gathered on the shores to watch as the dhow set sail, its departure marking the beginning of a new adventure.
- Historically, dhows played a vital role in facilitating trade and transportation along coastal routes.
- The rhythmic sound of waves lapping against the hull of the dhow provided a soothing backdrop to the journey.
FAQs About the word dhow
a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by ArabsA coasting vessel of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean. It has generally but one mast and a lateen sail.
umiak, gig, wherry, kayak, dugout, shallop, schooner, currach, scull, outrigger
No antonyms found.
The majestic dhow sailed gracefully across the azure waters of the Arabian Sea.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the silhouette of a dhow emerged against the evening sky.
Fishermen relied on their sturdy dhows to navigate the coastal waters in search of their daily catch.
The dhow's billowing sails captured the wind, propelling it forward with remarkable speed.
