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dories

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plural of dory

as in canoes

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It was widely reported that there was eight rangers and four canoes heading out across the Boundary Waters.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
The camp drew considerable attention after a haunting photo showing 19 of its canoes under water was widely seen online.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 26 July 2026

Definition of canoes

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Head to Bahia Marina on 22nd Street to rent a variety of water craft including kayaks, skiffs and pontoon boats.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Two men were badly burned—one died, and the other remains hospitalized—and the Fiorella’s owners lost two more skiffs.

— Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Definition of skiffs

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Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.

— Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of dinghies

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Mice with full-size rear shells can restrict in-hand corrections for some claw and fingertip players.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Built at an unprecedented pace, all ten structural shells were printed in just 58 days, keeping the entire project on a rapid nine-month timeline from initial contract award to final delivery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of shells

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The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Locals swam from the rocks as sailboats, ferries and small motorboats crossed the ship’s path.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of sailboats

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The clothes appear in the environment for which they were designed - super yachts, Mediterranean resorts, sports cars and beach clubs—allowing lifestyle to do much of the selling.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
And, because small ships and yachts aren’t married to cruise terminals, the itineraries can be far more creative and far more flexible if weather or other boats get in the way of an authentic or comfortable experience, notes Schroeder.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

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