SINCE 1828
coracle
noun
cor·a·cle
| \ ˈkȯr-ə-kəl
, ˈkär-\
, ˈkär-\
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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coracle
noun
English Language Learners Definition of coracle
: a very small type of boat that has been used in parts of Great Britain since ancient times
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