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sampan

Pronunciation: /ˈsampan/
Definition of sampan

noun

  • a small boat of a kind used in East Asia, typically with an oar or oars at the stern.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Chinese san-ban, from san 'three' + ban 'board'

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