coracle
English edit
Etymology edit
Of Celtic origin; related to Welsh corwg, Irish curach (“boat”) and Cornish gorhel (“ship”), from Proto-Celtic *kurukos (“boat”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
coracle (plural coracles)
- (nautical) A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
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Translations edit
small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork
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