prahu

American  

[prah-oo, prou] / ˈprɑ u, praʊ /

noun

1. proa.

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Example Sentences

The barge was now prepared for the expected attack of the prahu, which by this time had approached within point blank range of the barge's gun, which was a brass six-pounder.

From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank

Now the first day there was one war prahu, which ran up a creek; and, on being fired at, the crew deserted her.

From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank

Leaving the gig in charge of them, we went in pursuit of the fourth prahu, and soon came up with her; but her crew escaped by running the boat on shore.

From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank

Observing, it is to be presumed, that the boat was so well-armed, and the men were loading the gun, the prahu ceased pulling, and hoisted Dutch colours.

From Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery by Marryat, Frank

They were anxious moments, and more than once, when the prahu was close abreast, the doctor made sure, from the expression of the men’s faces, that they could see through the screen.

From One Maid's Mischief by Fenn, George Manville