noun
definition
A traditional sailing vessel used along the coasts of Arabia, East Africa, and the Indian Ocean, generally having a single mast and a lateen sail.
Examples of dhow in a Sentence
Dhow dinner cruise Dubai Creek is a historical waterway that has provided the lifeblood of Dubai's vibrant city.
This stitched dhow re-traced the journey of Omani mariners by sailing from Muscat to China.
Everybody else walks, takes a dhow or uses donkey taxis.
No Chinese junk, no Arab dhow, no Polynesian war canoe, ever found a mooring in Lisbon or Limehouse.
Cruise the creek in a traditional wooden dhow, either in the sunshine or by moonlight.
You can take a trip on a fishing dhow, swim or snorkel around the reef or explore quiet towns nearby.
Much caution was displayed in guiding the dhow through these, for the channel was narrow, and darkness rendered its position almost indiscernible.