Scow: meaning, definitions and examples
โต
scow
[ skaส ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น barco de fundo chato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schute
๐ฎ๐ฉ perahu datar
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบัะฝะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ barka
๐ฏ๐ต ในใซใฆ
๐ซ๐ท chaland
๐ช๐ธ barcaza
๐น๐ท dรผz tabanlฤฑ tekne
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุฑู ู ุณุทุญ
๐จ๐ฟ plochรก loฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ plochรก loฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๅนณๅบ่น
๐ธ๐ฎ barka
๐ฎ๐ธ flatur bรกtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทัา าะฐะนัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษthli gษmi
๐ฒ๐ฝ barcaza
Word origin
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.
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- 25618 steadfastness
- 25619 tramped
- 25620 transponder
- 25621 scow
- 25622 aloofness
- 25623 unprocessed
- 25624 emigrating
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