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(sko̵u)

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noun

a large, flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used for carrying coal, sand, etc. and often towed by a tug

Origin: Du schouw, lit., boat which is poled along, akin to LowG schalde, punt pole < IE *skoldha-, pole, branch cut off < base *(s)kel-, to cut > half

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noun

A large flatbottom boat with square ends, used chiefly for transporting freight.

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Origin: Dutch schouw

Origin: , from Middle Dutch scouwe

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