coracle Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɒɹəkəl/
What Does Coracle Mean?
Coracle is a noun that means A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
Coracle in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkɒɹəkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | coracles |
Coracle Definition (Noun)
- A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
Synonyms of Coracle
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Word Forms & Grammar
coracle (plural coracles)
Words That Rhyme With Coracle
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Origin of Coracle
Of Celtic origin; related to Welsh corwg, Irish curach (“boat”) and Cornish gorhel (“ship”), from Proto-Celtic *kurukos (“boat”).
How to Pronounce Coracle
The standard pronunciation of coracle is //ˈkɒɹəkəl//, spoken in 1 syllable.