wherry

/ˈwɛri/
/ˈhwɛri/
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Other forms: wherries

Definitions of wherry
  1. noun
    light rowboat for use in racing or for transporting goods and passengers in inland waters and harbors
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    type of:
    dinghy, dory, rowboat
    a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
  2. noun
    sailing barge used especially in East Anglia
    synonyms: Norfolk wherry
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    type of:
    barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter
    a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
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