coracle

noun

coracle

noun

/ˈkɒɹəkəl/

Etymology Of Celtic origin; related to Welsh corwg, Irish curach (“boat”) and Cornish gorhel (“ship”), from Proto-Celtic *kurukos (“boat”).

1

Nautical, Transport A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.

  • The White Hart, overlooking the bridge, has a bar named after the coracles that may still be seen on this part of the Teifi.1980, AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd, page 110:
Derived terms
coracler
Related terms
currach

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