Wherry definition
(brit.) A large, broad, but light barge, used for moving freight.
noun
A light, swift rowboat built for one person and often used in racing.
noun
A sailing boat with a gaff rig, traditionally used to haul cargo in East Anglia.
noun
A light rowboat used chiefly in harbors and rivers.
noun
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
wherry
Plural:
wherriesOrigin of wherry
- Middle English whery
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition