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wher·ry | \ ˈhwer-ē 
, ˈwer- \
, ˈwer- \ plural wherries
Definition of wherry
1 : any of various light boats: such as
a : a long light rowboat made sharp at both ends and used to transport passengers on rivers and about harbors
b : a racing scull for one person
2 : a large light barge, lighter, or fishing boat varying in type in different parts of Great Britain
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