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scow

Pronunciation: /skaʊ/
Definition of scow

noun

North American
  • a wide-beamed sailing dinghy.
  • a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting cargo to and from ships in harbour.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Dutch schouw 'ferry boat'

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