scow
scow definition
☆ scow (sko̵u)
noun
a large, flat-bottomed boat with square ends, used for carrying coal, sand, etc. and often towed by a tug
Etymology: 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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