shallop

[ shal-uhp ]

noun

1. any of various vessels formerly used for sailing or rowing in shallow waters, especially a two-masted, gaff-rigged vessel of the 17th and 18th centuries.

shallop

/ ˈʃæləp /

noun

1. a light boat used for rowing in shallow water
2. (formerly) a two-masted gaff-rigged vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of shallop¹

1570–80; < French chaloupe < German Schaluppe sloop

Word History and Origins

Origin of shallop¹

C16: from French chaloupe, from Dutch sloep sloop

Example Sentences

Several weeks were required for repairing the colonists' shallop, which was a means of more delay in the already very late season.

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He felt that his frail shallop would never live through one.

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No spirit-shallop has yet been found to float us across the gulf, say rather the invisible line, that separates soul from soul.

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Tucker was provided with a well-armed shallop and absolute authority to check all ships arriving.

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The forts and men-of-war were safely passed, and the little shallop tossed upon the gleaming wavelets of the English channel.

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