Wherry

Pronunciation: /ˈhwɛri/

Definitions of wherry

noun a light rowboat for one person, especially used for racing or for transporting passengers and goods on rivers and canals

Example Sentences

A1 A wherry is a type of boat used for carrying cargo on rivers.

A2 The fishermen used a wherry to transport their catch back to shore.

B1 The wherry was loaded with supplies for the journey down the river.

B2 The old wherry creaked as it glided through the calm waters.

C1 The historic wherry was restored to its former glory and now offers tours to visitors.

C2 The elegant wherry was adorned with intricate carvings and colorful sails.

Examples of wherry in a Sentence

formal The wherry glided gracefully along the river, propelled by the oarsman's steady strokes.

informal Let's rent a wherry and spend the afternoon rowing on the lake.

slang I heard that old wherry down by the docks is haunted, but I don't believe it.

figurative Her thoughts drifted like a wherry on the calm waters of her mind.

Grammatical Forms of wherry

• past tense: wherried
• plural: wherries
• comparative: more wherry
• superlative: most wherry
• present tense: wherries
• future tense: will wherry
• perfect tense: have wherried
• continuous tense: is wherrying
• singular: wherry
• positive degree: wherry
• infinitive: to wherry
• gerund: wherrying
• participle: wherried

Origin and Evolution of wherry

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Dutch

Story behind the word: The word 'wherry' is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'werf', meaning 'yard' or 'wharf'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'wherry' came to refer to a type of boat used for carrying cargo or passengers on rivers and canals. Its usage has evolved to also include smaller recreational boats used for rowing or sailing.