curagh
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The instant a break is seen they swoop down to the surf, launch their curagh, and pull out to sea with incredible speed.
From The Aran Islands by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
When the last curagh went out I was left on the slip with a band of women and children, and one old boar who sat looking out over the sea.
From The Aran Islands by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
It's that word you may take in your curagh to Conchubor in Emain.
From Deirdre of the Sorrows by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
I was beginning to think that they would have to give up and row round to the lee side of the island, when the curagh seemed suddenly to turn into a living thing.
From The Aran Islands by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
One time three men were out at night in a curagh, and they saw a big ship coming down on them.
From The Aran Islands by Synge, J. M. (John Millington)
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