proa
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of proa
1575–85; < Malay pərahu, pərau (spelling perahu ) (< Kannada paḍahu, or a cognate Dravidian word); probably influenced by Spanish or Portuguese proa prow 1, bow
Example Sentences
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Three years later, Mr. Newick designed his version of an ancient Polynesian outrigger canoe known as a proa.
From New York Times ● Sep. 16, 2013
This proa he now launched in the lagoon, and aboard of it he stored his loot.
From Where the Pavement Ends by Russell, John
Four hundred yards from shore a proa was being loaded from several large sampans.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
"Ay, the proa is too fast for her," the resident assented in a scarcely audible voice.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
Perceiving that the proa was armored against rifle-fire, Carver ordered all but six of his command to cease firing, the six making things sufficiently hot to keep the pirates from replying.
From The Argus Pheasant by Beecham, John Charles
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