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dhow (do̵u)

noun

a ship with a lateen sail or sails and a raised deck at the stern, used along the coasts of the Indian Ocean

Etymology: < Ar dāwa

dhow Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • watch: Kate found neither but did get the chance to climb the lighthouse and watch fishing dhows in the distance heading back to Zanzibar.
  • take: Everybody else walks, takes a dhow or uses donkey taxis.
  • build: Diving is conducted from a range of purpose built dhows and two RIBs, with fiber glassed tubes.

Adjective modifier

  • Arab: No Chinese junk, no Arab dhow, no Polynesian war canoe, ever found a mooring in Lisbon or Limehouse.
  • wooden: Cruise the creek in a traditional wooden dhow, either in the sunshine or by moonlight.
  • traditional: The waters are filled with traditional dhows, an integral part of island life.
  • large: Among these were the four large dhows of our friend Yoosoof.

Modifies a noun

  • trip: Meanwhile, fantastic beaches rest only a short dhow trip or walk away â the perfect place to relax.
  • cruise: Dhow dinner cruise Dubai Creek is a historical waterway that has provided the lifeblood of Dubai's vibrant city.
  • boat: During a weekend we take you to exotic Zanzibar on a traditional Dhow boat.
  • building: All along this deep sound, no both sides, are the famous dhow building yards of Oman.
  • sailing: Game drives, dhow sailing, river cruise and camping the African way make for a fantastic experience.
  • yard: All along this deep sound, no both sides, are the famous dhow building yards of Oman.

Noun used with modifier

  • sailing: Lamu was incredible - shrouded in ancient Arabic culture, African influences and sailing dhows on the deep blue Indian ocean.
  • slave: Apart from the capture of the slave dhows, the incident of the blockade was of an uninteresting nature.
  • fishing: You can take a trip on a fishing dhow, swim or snorkel around the reef or explore quiet towns nearby.
  • trading: The Kenyan coastline is blessed by gentle tradewinds which brought Arab trading dhows to the region.
  • sunset: At sunset dhows provide the perfect setting for a sundowner cruise.

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