Historical Boats And Ships

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

  • The wherry glided gracefully along the river, propelled by the oarsman's steady strokes.
  • Let's rent a wherry and spend the afternoon rowing on the lake.
  • I heard that old wherry down by the docks is haunted, but I don't believe it.
  • Her thoughts drifted like a wherry on the calm waters of her mind.