dory Definition
a small, flat-bottomed boat with high sides and a sharp prow, used for fishing inshore.
Using dory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He went out to sea in his dory to catch some fish.
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The fishermen loaded their nets onto the dory.
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The dory was painted blue and white.
dory Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dory
Example
The restaurant served grilled dory fish with lemon butter sauce.
a person who fishes from a dory
Example
The doryman caught a lot of fish today.
dory-fishing
the act of fishing using a dory
Example
Dory-fishing is a popular activity in this coastal town.
Summary: dory in Brief
A 'dory' [ˈdɔːri] is a small, flat-bottomed boat with high sides and a sharp prow, commonly used for inshore fishing. It is often associated with coastal towns and fishing activities, such as 'dory fishing.' 'Dory fish' refers to a type of fish found in coastal waters, also known as John Dory.
