sampan (Meaning)

Wordnet

sampan (n)

an Asian skiff usually propelled by two oars

Webster

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.

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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

currach, bateau, motorboat, shell, dink, raft, shallop, johnboat, surfboat, dinghy

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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.