prahu
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile the first prahu, seeing the fate of the others, ran ashore among the rocks inside Tanjong Kidorong; and all the crew, pirates, and slaves ran into the jungle.
From Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak by McDougall, Henriette
At the same time, you say, a war prahu pulled round the point, and approached to within range; when the prahu was close to you she ceased paddling, and hoisted Dutch colours.
From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank
He might engage a prahu, though, and in it effect a crossing to Perang; he could even take the train and journey to another place.
From A Transient Guest and Other Episodes by Saltus, Edgar
In fact, the prahu behaved in the most alarming manner, absolutely refusing to steer, and turning broadside on to the constantly increasing swell.
From The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the 'Sunbeam' by Pritchett, R. T. (Robert Taylor)
He looked back, but they were still well out of sight of the prahu, the heavy beat of whose oars seemed to come from close behind the trees, though it was still some distance away.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
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