Synonyms for

Dory

Verb / ˈdɔ:ri: / Another word for dory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small, flat-bottomed boat with high sides and a sharp prow, used for fishing in shallow water

Synonyms & similar words

jacksalmon rowboat walleye stizostedionvitreum walleyedpike dinghy skiff dinghy rowboat canoe kayak punt gondola wherry paddleboat outrigger catamaran hydrocycle pedalo johnboat flatboat

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather used to go out fishing in his dory every morning.
  2. The fishermen loaded their dories with nets and supplies.
  3. The dory was too small to carry all of their equipment.
  4. We rented a dory to explore the lake.
  5. The dory was painted bright blue and had a red sail.

Quotes

  • "I'm on a boat, I'm on a boat, Everybody look at me 'cause I'm sailing on a dory." - The Lonely Island
  • "I have a little dory and I row, row, row, With the wind that follows wherever I go." - L.M. Montgomery
  • "A dory, rowed by a solitary figure, drifted slowly down the river." - Lois Lowry

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