tongkang

/tɔŋkɑŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Southeast Asian sailing vessel, typically with a flat bottom and a single mast, used for transporting goods.

“The old town’s economy relied heavily on the tongkang trade with neighboring islands.”

Synonyms

  • flat-bottom boat
  • sailing vessel

Antonyms

  • high-speed ferry
  • motorized boat