hallock

/hælˈlɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A variant of hallock, referring to a small boat or a light, shallow-draft vessel, particularly one used in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“The 18th-century historians described the hallock as a common mode of transportation along the coastline.”

Synonyms

  • dory
  • shallow draft

Antonyms

  • deep draft
  • large vessel