prahu
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
They were anxious moments, and more than once, when the prahu was close abreast, the doctor made sure, from the expression of the men’s faces, that they could see through the screen.
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
These prahus, when an expedition is to be made against a neighbouring tribe, are manned by the warriors, one or two of the most consequential men being stationed in each prahu.
From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank
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
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