dhows

Definition of dhowsnext
plural of dhow
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Noun
  • The same skiffs also take you to nearby lakes for a spot of swimming or piranha fishing; and on visits to remote villages.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to the impeccable service, fine dining, and luxury accommodations, one constant was our daily sightings of pink dolphins that would play around the boat and our skiffs during our four-night sailing.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Kayak Point name derives from a small area being carved out to launch a potential access point on Salt Creek for kayaks and canoes.
    Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
  • Adapted from Native American dugout vessels, log canoes were made to suit fishermen who relied on speed to receive the best pay for their catches.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.
    CalMatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From then on, the storytelling goes slack and perfunctory as sharks swarm and chomp on passengers and crew clinging for dear lives on rafts or slabs of plane wreckage.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Four river events for kayaks, rafts and stand-up paddleboards have been moved from Gore Creek in Vail to river venues that are 35-60 miles away.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Dhows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dhows. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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