prahu
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The prahu is Rajah Murad’s, and the crew his men.”
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
But every now and then some straight piece of the river would give the enemy his chance, and the rowers forced the prahu along, so that she gained ground.
From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville
Taking the canoe in tow, we again took to the oars, and in a short time perceived the natives hauling the prahu into a creek.
From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank
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
As she was beyond the reach of the steamer, Captain Brooke turned to the second prahu, which was now fast nearing the shore.
From Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak by McDougall, Henriette
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