dories

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fishing boat originating from the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, characterized by its flat bottom and outrigger poles.

  - "The fishermen used dories to catch tuna in the open sea."
  - "Dories are ideal for fishing in rough waters due to their stable design."

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Variants

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dories , dory , John Dories , John Dory

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'doron', meaning 'gift' or 'present'. Dories were traditionally given as gifts to fishermen.

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Trivia

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1. Dories were traditionally made of wood but are now often constructed from fiberglass or other modern materials.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'dory' dates back to the late 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outrigger boats: Boats with lateral support beams or floats extending from the hull, providing stability and balance, especially in rough waters.

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Culture

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Dories have been an essential part of fishing communities in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions for centuries. They have been featured in various works of literature, such as Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

How to Memorize "dories"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, flat-bottomed boat with outrigger poles extending from its sides.
   - Visualize fishermen in traditional clothing rowing dories in the open sea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dories with fishing and the sea.
   - Think of dories as stable boats ideal for rough waters.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: Dories are 'Durable' and 'Reliable' boats for fishing.
   - Dories: 'Durable' and 'Stable' boats for 'Seafaring'.

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