Definition of coracle
: a small boat used in Britain from ancient times and made of a frame (as of wicker) covered usually with hide or tarpaulin
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Origin and Etymology of coracle
Welsh corwgl
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First Known Use: circa 1547
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Definition of coracle for English Language Learners
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: a very small type of boat that has been used in parts of Great Britain since ancient times
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