dhow
dhow
Definition
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.
