dhow

noun

ˈdau̇

: an Arab lateen-rigged boat usually having a long overhang forward, a high poop, and a low waist

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Today, while traditional dhows (wooden sailing boats) still ply the Dubai Creek, offering tourists a glimpse of Dubai’s rich maritime history, a growing number of superyachts are docking at Dubai’s luxury marinas, positioning the emirate as a premier yacht tourism destination. —

Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 Inspired by traditional Arabian sailing dhows, the boat is docked on the Bou Regreg River, with views out to the ocean, up to the Kasbah, and across to Salé. —

Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Feb. 2024 Dispatched from the mobile base USS Lewis B. Puller, the Navy forces boarded the dhow aided by helicopters and drones. —

TIME, 22 Jan. 2024 The risky nighttime mission last Thursday to board the dhow in rough waters continued even after one of the SEALs fell into the water and the second SEAL, following protocol, jumped into the water to rescue his teammate. —

Luis Martinez, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dhow