Coracles

/ˈkɔːrəkəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coracle; multiple small, round or oval boats with hide or waterproof coverings.

Etymology

From coracle + English plural suffix -s. The plural form is used in descriptions of fleets or multiple traditional boats.

Kelly Says

In historical Wales, you could see dozens of coracles gathered at fishing spots on rivers—they'd look like a fleet of giant baskets bobbing in the water, and fishermen would work together using nets strung between them!

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