palliard

/pəˈliɑrd/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, shallow boat, especially one used by fishermen.

“The villagers set out in their palliards to catch the day’s catch.”

2. verb

to make a boat or other vessel fast to a rock or other fixed object, typically by throwing a rope or chain around it.

“The sailor palliarded the boat to the dock to prevent it from drifting away.”

Synonyms

  • dinghy
  • skiff

Antonyms

  • container ship
  • freighter