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dory n

Dory means a flat-bottomed boat with high, flaring sides, often used for fishing. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of dory

  • a flat-bottomed boat with high, flaring sides, often used for fishing

Usage examples of dory

The dory's flat bottom made it stable in shallow water.

The fishermen pulled the dory onto the beach before the storm.

She learned to row a wooden dory in the harbor.

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