dhow

/dau/ Cách viết khác : (dow) /dau/

Thân thiện

A traditional dhow sails across the calm blue sea.

Definition

Noun: A dhow is a traditional sailing vessel with one or more lateen sails, historically used for trade and transport along the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean.

Usage

The word "dhow" is used to refer specifically to this type of boat, often emphasizing its historical, cultural, or regional context. - The old dhow was anchored in the harbor, its triangular sail folded. - For centuries, dhows carried spices and goods across the Arabian Sea.

Advanced Usage

• "Dhow culture": Refers to the maritime traditions, trade networks, and communities centered around the use of dhows.
  • The museum exhibit explores the rich dhow culture of the Swahili Coast.

Variants and Related Words

• Dhow racing (noun phrase): A competitive sailing sport using traditional dhows, popular in regions like the Persian Gulf.
  • The annual dhow race is a major event in the festival.

Synonyms

• Sailing vessel: A general term for any boat powered primarily by sails.
• Lateen-rigged boat: A more technical term describing the sail type characteristic of a dhow.

Different Meanings

The word "dhow" has a single, specific meaning related to maritime vessels. It does not have other common definitions.

Idioms and Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs specifically using the word "dhow." It is primarily a concrete noun.

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Noun

1. a lateen-rigged sailing vessel used by Arabs