currach
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of currach
1400–50; late Middle English currok < Scots Gaelic curach, Irish currach boat; cf. coracle
Example Sentences
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The book opens with Mr. Lloyd, an English artist, heading out to sea in a fragile hand-rowed currach.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
Thirteen rowers left the island in a 40-foot currach, a traditional canvas boat, following the journey made by Colmcille and his followers almost 1,400 years ago.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2013
Their taunts goad him into taking an oar in a currach race on St. Patrick's Day.
From Time Magazine Archive
“You!” he shouted at the currach, waving his riding crop over his head.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
I’d get back the Mallons’ currach and tell Liam I was doing it for him even though he hadn’t let me come with him.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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