sampan (Meaning)
sampan (n)
an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars
sampan (n.)
A Chinese boat from twelve to fifteen feet long, covered with a house, and sometimes used as a permanent habitation on the inland waters.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sampan
sampan Sentence Examples
- The sampan glided gracefully through the emerald waters of the Mekong River.
- Under the shade of a straw canopy, fisherfolk cast their nets from their wooden sampans.
- The sampan was the only transport for the isolated village nestled on a remote island.
- The bustling floating market was a kaleidoscope of colors, with sampans laden with fresh produce.
- The sampan bobbed gently on the waves, offering a picturesque view of the sunset.
- The children played hide-and-seek among the sampans at the crowded harbor.
- The sampan was a lifeline for the flood-stricken community, carrying food and supplies.
- The ancient fishing sampan had been meticulously crafted from planks of teak.
- Tourists marveled at the intricate carvings on the ornate sampans used for ceremonial events.
- The sampan was a timeless symbol of the traditional way of life in the water-based communities of Southeast Asia.
FAQs About the word sampan
an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oarsA Chinese boat from twelve to fifteen feet long, covered with a house, and sometimes used as a permanent habitation
bateau, paddleboat, shallop, johnboat, schooner, shell, outrigger, pram, curragh, flatboat
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The sampan glided gracefully through the emerald waters of the Mekong River.
Under the shade of a straw canopy, fisherfolk cast their nets from their wooden sampans.
The sampan was the only transport for the isolated village nestled on a remote island.
The bustling floating market was a kaleidoscope of colors, with sampans laden with fresh produce.
