Dory: meaning, definitions and examples

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dory

 

[ หˆdษ”หri ]

Context #1

fish

A dory is a type of fish characterized by its flat body, large eyes, and deep-water habitat. Dories are known for their silver coloration and are often found in cold ocean waters.

Synonyms

fish, marine creature, seafood

Examples of usage

  • The dory swam gracefully through the sea.
  • I spotted a school of dories while snorkeling.
Context #2

boat

A dory is also a small, shallow-draft boat with a flat bottom and high sides. Dories were traditionally used for fishing and transportation along coastal areas.

Synonyms

boat, dinghy, skiff

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen rowed the dory out to sea.
  • We took a dory trip along the coastline.

Translations

Translations of the word "dory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dory

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dory

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dory

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Dory

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Dory

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dory

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dory

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคš่Ž‰ (Duลlรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dory

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dory

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dory

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Dory

Word origin

The word 'dory' has a rich history, originating from the Middle English 'dorre,' which referred to a small fishing boat. The term has evolved over time to encompass both a type of fish and a boat. Dories have been used for centuries by fishermen and sailors, playing a vital role in maritime activities.