dhows

plural of dhow

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dhows
Noun
  • But those were mere skiffs by comparison with the general-entertainment battleships.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The dive shop loads us up on one of the skiffs for near-shore diving, hauling us out to a historical wreck site on their larger double-decker catamaran.
    Peter Kelly, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Activities include downriver races and noncompetitive events for canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.
    David Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.
    David Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This became apparent after our group popped the floor of one of our rafts, which later resulted in multiple pins.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Dhows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dhows. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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