dhow

noun

ˈdau̇ 

: an Arab lateen-rigged boat usually having a long overhang forward, a high poop, and a low waist

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Examples of dhow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Separately on Thursday, the Pakistan Navy rescued 20 Pakistani crew members after a cargo dhow began sinking east of Ormara. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

His father was the captain of an old-fashioned wooden trading ship known as a dhow. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026

The 150-ton cargo dhow, a type of boat traditionally made of wood, was carrying essential goods when it was struck five nautical miles off the port of Khasab, the report claimed. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 June 2026

The sparkling waters are perfect for swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling over coral reefs, and, at sunset, cruising on the resort's dhow, a traditional Arab sailboat. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Arabic dāwa

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above