SINCE 1828
wherry
noun
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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