currach

American  

[kuhr-uhkh, kuhr-uh] / ˈkʌr əx, ˈkʌr ə /

Or curagh,

noun

Scot., Irish.

1. a coracle.

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currach British  

/ ˈkʌrəx, ˈkʌrə /

noun

1. a Scot or Irish name for coracle

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Etymology

Origin of currach

1400–50; late Middle English currok < Scots Gaelic curach, Irish currach boat; coracle

Example Sentences

“Let me come,” I called, but they angled the currach up and over the stile and started down the path toward the strand.

From Literature

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 Literature

They carried the currach over their heads so that only their legs showed beneath them.

From Literature

The currach looked like a great black beetle inching itself toward the sea.

From Literature

They rested the currach on their hands and ducked their heads so I could see their faces.

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