Dhow
noun
A type of boat traditionally used in the Middle East, especially for carrying goods.
He sailed on a dhow across the Arabian Sea.

Often appears as...
- sail on a dhow
- load a dhow
noun
A type of boat traditionally used in the Middle East, especially for carrying goods.
He sailed on a dhow across the Arabian Sea.

Often appears as...
- sail on a dhow
- load a dhow
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Traditional Significance
Dhows have a rich cultural history in maritime trade, symbolizing age-old sailing traditions in the Middle East.

The museum exhibit about ancient trade routes featured a replica of a dhow.
Unique Design
Dhows are recognized by their distinctive shape, with a raised stern and triangular sails, different from western boats.

Artists love to paint the unique silhouette of a dhow against the sunset.
Geographical Usage
While 'dhow' is a common term in Middle Eastern regions, it may be unfamiliar in other parts of the world.

When I mentioned a dhow in class, my European friends didn't know what it was.
Traditional Significance
Dhows have a rich cultural history in maritime trade, symbolizing age-old sailing traditions in the Middle East.

The museum exhibit about ancient trade routes featured a replica of a dhow.
Unique Design
Dhows are recognized by their distinctive shape, with a raised stern and triangular sails, different from western boats.

Artists love to paint the unique silhouette of a dhow against the sunset.
Geographical Usage
While 'dhow' is a common term in Middle Eastern regions, it may be unfamiliar in other parts of the world.

When I mentioned a dhow in class, my European friends didn't know what it was.
Traditional Significance
Dhows have a rich cultural history in maritime trade, symbolizing age-old sailing traditions in the Middle East.

The museum exhibit about ancient trade routes featured a replica of a dhow.
Unique Design
Dhows are recognized by their distinctive shape, with a raised stern and triangular sails, different from western boats.

Artists love to paint the unique silhouette of a dhow against the sunset.
Geographical Usage
While 'dhow' is a common term in Middle Eastern regions, it may be unfamiliar in other parts of the world.

When I mentioned a dhow in class, my European friends didn't know what it was.
Video examples
The fascinating (and...
And so I wanted to put together a huge multidisciplinary team. We wanted to cross the archipelago on foot, camel and dhow boat to conduct a health check of this place. This has only been attempted once before, and it was in 1999.
Video examples
The fascinating (and...
And so I wanted to put together a huge multidisciplinary team. We wanted to cross the archipelago on foot, camel and dhow boat to conduct a health check of this place. This has only been attempted once before, and it was in 1999.
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