dories

noun

plural of dory
as in canoes

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  1. canoes
  2. skiffs
  3. rafts
  4. dinghies
  5. shells
  6. sailboats
  7. yachts
  8. vessels
Noun
  • Lounge on the private beach or play sand volleyball, and cruise the lake in complimentary kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • The money will finance dozens of routine but essential items, such as a new roof, a 24-seat school bus and outrigger canoes that will be used by military veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of canoes
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of skiffs
Noun
  • When Paul Revere came to Portsmouth with news that the British were headed toward the fort, Cheswill rode to Exeter to help spread the news and build rafts to defend Portsmouth Harbor.
    — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026
  • Bring your innertubes and rafts or borrow some and enjoy a family-friendly movie under the stars.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of rafts
Noun
  • His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of dinghies
Noun
  • The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Organizers said the display featured three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years — the largest fireworks Stars & Stripes show to date.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
Definition of shells
Noun
  • The sweeping vistas of the water, often dotted with lobster boats and sailboats, are among the area’s most memorable.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • They’re also suited for specific boating environments, with canoeing most frequently seen in rivers, lakes, and shallower waters while sailboats are more tailored for wider distances and uses.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Definition of sailboats
Noun
  • The Herald had previously reported on Rodriguez Castro’s penchant for a luxurious lifestyle filled with yachts, VIP parties and designer goods.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • As with most modern foiling yachts, the Hypersail is fitted with foils that can be adjusted in real time to match conditions.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of yachts
Noun
  • French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the French Navy’s mine countermeasure and escort vessels will remain in the region.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • There was no immediate explanation for the ships that turned back on Friday and Saturday, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.
    — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of vessels
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