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proa

proa

9.9
A sailing boat like a canoe with one side float used in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
  • noun
  • /ˈproʊə/
  • Specialized
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  • He learned to navigate the open sea using only a proa and the stars.

Examples

  • Tourists admired the speed and balance of the traditional proa as it sailed past.

  • The villagers built a new proa to help them fish farther from shore.

  • The proa sailed smoothly across the calm waters.

  • Many proas are crafted from local wood.

  • The fishermen launched their proa from the shore, ready to head out to sea for the day's catch.

  • During the festival, we watched a traditional proa race that showcased the swift sailing skills of the locals.

  • The tourist admired the colorful sails of the proa as it glided smoothly across the calm waters.

Synonyms

sailboat
vsproa
48 1.1

A small boat that moves by wind using sails

is specific for a single outrigger and regional traditional use
sampan
vsproa
1 9.8

A small Asian boat that has a flat bottom and shelter and is moved by oars or a sail

uses a single outrigger and focuses on open water sailing
pirogue
vsproa
1 9.9

A long narrow wooden boat carved from one tree trunk

has an outrigger and is a sailing craft from Pacific islands
pinnace
vsproa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small boat used to carry people or supplies between a ship and shore

is a traditional outrigger boat used for local transport and fishing
prahu
vsproa
  • UK
9.9

A traditional boat with one or two poles for sails that people use to travel

has a single outrigger instead of relying on mast count
banca
vsproa
  • Philippine
9.8

A small boat with long poles on each side used for fishing and short trips

is a sailing type with a single outrigger used traditionally

Surface Forms

proa singular
proas plural

Etymology

Proa for a fast, single-outrigger sailing boat probably comes from a Southeast Asian word, Malay perahu, which means 'boat'. That's why proa names this traditional small boat used for fishing and travel in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.