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scow

/skaʊ/

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What does scow mean?

noun

  1. A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.

verb

  1. To transport in a scow.

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IPA pronunciation

/skaʊ/

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Many a scow was shattered there on that iron shore; Many a heart was broken straining at sweep and oar.
Robert W. (Robert William) ServiceBallads of a CheechakoProject Gutenberg ebook #259
This conveniently-blind representative saw the scow receive a number which was far in excess of its privilege, and winked a politic wink and said nothing.
Mark TwainFollowing the Equator: A Journey Around the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #2895
More book examples (3)
I went one day down on the wharf of Mr. Waters; and seeing two Irishmen unloading a scow of stone, I went, unasked, and helped them.
Frederick DouglassNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveProject Gutenberg ebook #23
I went, one day, on the wharf of Mr. Waters; and seeing two Irishmen unloading a large scow of stone, or ballast I went on board, unasked, and helped them.
Frederick DouglassMy Bondage and My FreedomProject Gutenberg ebook #202
We had completely done for his scow, and were just giving the finishing blows to his boat as he hove in sight; whereupon, clapping whip and spur to his horse, he came on as hard as he could drive.
M. L. (Mason Locke) WeemsThe Life of General Francis MarionProject Gutenberg ebook #846