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dory

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈdɔɹi// UK //dˈɔːɹi// do·ry Archaic

n. a small, narrow boat with a flat bottom and high sides. People often use it for fishing because it is very stable in the water.

n. a small, shallow-draft boat with a flat bottom and high, flared sides, traditionally used for coastal fishing. Often associated with the Grand Banks fisheries and designed for easy stacking on larger vessels.


SIMPLE

The fisherman rowed his dory out to the nets.

CONTEXTUAL

The traditional wooden dory remains a popular choice for local fishermen due to its stability in rough coastal waters.

COMPLEX

Historically, the dory was the workhorse of the North Atlantic, launched from the decks of schooners to allow individual crews to hand-line for cod across vast stretches of the ocean.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in nautical or historical contexts; plural form is 'dories'.

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