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coracle

 

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Noun coracle has 1 sense
  1. coracle - a small rounded boat made of hides stretched over a wicker frame; still used in some parts of Great Britain
    --1 is a kind of
    small boat

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Coracle

Definition:

A coracle is a small, round, lightweight boat made traditionally of wickerwork or a skeleton covered in animal skin or waterproof material. It is typically used for fishing or transportation purposes.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A small round boat made of wickerwork or a skeleton covered in animal skin or waterproof material.
  2. Noun: The act of paddling a coracle.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1:

  1. I saw a fisherman gliding down the river in his coracle.
  2. The locals use coracles for fishing in the nearby lake.
  3. He had to repair the torn animal skin covering of his coracle before setting sail.

Sense 2:

  1. She enjoyed the serenity of coracling on the calm waters.
  2. Coracling requires good balance and precise paddling techniques.
  3. The coraclers competed in a race down the river.

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