jangada

/ˌdʒæŋɡədə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, light boat or raft, typically made of wood or bamboo, used in the coastal waters of India and other parts of Asia.

“The fishermen set out early in the morning in their jangadas to catch the day’s catch.”

Synonyms

  • coracle
  • dhow

Antonyms

  • heavy boat
  • large vessel