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Recent Examples of coracle
Pedal your way around the various monuments and heritage sites, and as dusk falls, load your bike into a coracle to cross the Tungabhadra River.
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Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025
The Irish claim centers on St Brendan, who in the sixth century is said to have sailed to America in his coracle.
—Gordon Campbell, Time, 29 June 2021
Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2025
The Irish claim centers on St Brendan, who in the sixth century is said to have sailed to America in his coracle.
—Gordon Campbell, Time, 29 June 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coracle
Noun
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Check out Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro for kayaks, tubes, canoes, and nearby river access.—
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The official float season is when concessions like raft rentals and shuttle buses are available at the Barber Park launch.—
Matan Josephy,
Idaho Statesman,
19 June 2026
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The administration’s defensive posture came as details of the framework agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding, were finally shared with the public, revealing a raft of compromises with Tehran long opposed by Republicans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Although San Francisco Bay is cold, the fitness icon Jack La Lanne once swam to the island pulling a rowboat, and several children also made the swim.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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On high-water days, tourists board a rowboat ferry for the two-minute trip.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another unique addition to the outdoor space is a wooden skiff from Martha's Vineyard, which Leon says was one of his dad's favorite anecdotes to share with visitors.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Over several weeks during the summers of 2020 through 2023, our team spent many hours navigating Mosquito Lagoon in a small skiff designed for shallow depths, recording seagrass presence.—
Hannah V. Herrero,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When the Resolution had arrived at Tanna, Cook had followed his usual practice and drawn two lines in the sand to mark out an area which the crew would use for landing their dinghies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Producers like Shungu, QThree, Mike Shabb, and Elsesser himself let their legato phrases repeat ad infinitum, gently bobbing like a dinghy in agitated waters.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Anyone who prefers a slower pace will enjoy renting a pontoon boat, kayaks, canoes, or stand-up paddleboards.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Expect days to be filled with activities like standup paddle boarding, pontoon boat cruises, and waterfront dining.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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What to See and Do Kayaking Rent a kayak for the absolute best views of Pictured Rocks.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
21 June 2026
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Or, bring or rent your own kayak or paddleboard and get to the island without a seat on the ferry.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Offshore, kite surfers dance across the lagoon while fishermen paddle slender pirogues above shallow coral gardens alive with neon wrasse and ghostly butterflyfish.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Colorful traditional wooden outrigger canoes called pirogues line the beach where men spend hours mending their nets.—
Sira Thierij,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Coracle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coracle. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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