Scow: meaning, definitions and examples

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scow

 

[ skaสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of boat

A scow is a flat-bottomed boat with a blunt bow, used in shallow waters. It is often used for carrying cargo or for fishing due to its stable design.

Synonyms

barge, cargo boat, flatboat

Examples of usage

  • The scow navigated through the shallow bay effortlessly.
  • Fishermen preferred using a scow for their daily catch.
  • We loaded our supplies onto the scow before heading out to sea.

Translations

Translations of the word "scow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barco de fundo chato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคพเค‰

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schute

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perahu datar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะบัƒะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใ‚ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaland

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barcaza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผz tabanlฤฑ tekne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰์„ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูˆุฑู‚ ู…ุณุทุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plochรก loฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plochรก loฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๅบ•่ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flatur bรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹า› า›ะฐะนั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™thli gษ™mi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barcaza

Etymology

The term 'scow' originates from the Dutch word 'schouw', which referred to a small boat used for transportation on shallow waters. Its usage can be traced back to the 17th century, especially in the areas around the North Sea where fishing and river transport were common. As mariners needed to navigate shallow harbors and rivers, the flat-bottomed design of the scow provided a practical solution. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various types of similar vessels used in different contexts, but it fundamentally retains its association with flat-bottomed boats designed for stability and ease of use in shallow waters.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,621, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.