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dhow  (dou)
n. Nautical
Any of various lateen-rigged sailing vessels, typically having a raised poop, a raked stem, and one or two masts, used along the coasts of the Indian Ocean.
[Perhaps of eastern African origin.]
dhow [daʊ]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a lateen-rigged coastal Arab sailing vessel with one or two masts
[from Arabic dāwa]
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Noun1.dhow - a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabsdhow - a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs
lateen-rig - the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel
sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
Translations
dhow
n → D(h)au f
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The GDN reported in August that the Qatari coastguard seized eight Bahrain-registered dhows after they strayed into its territor a combined release fee of BD17,000.
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Ships of the Royal Navy scoured the waters of the Indian Ocean, intercepted Arab dhows in the Mozambique Channel and confiscated their cargoes of slaves, which they brought to Mahe.
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On most days, the clatter of forklift trucks disgorging cargo from antiquated wooden dhows forms a soundtrack for the lives of those who work here.
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