pirogue

Example Sentences

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The brightly painted vast wooden fishing boats called pirogues once again are each carrying dozens of men to sea, and people swarm the beach to help the fishermen carry in their loads for purchase.

From Seattle Times

“The ocean is dead. We have nothing left,” the 30-year-old told The Associated Press, adding that he sold many of his possessions - including his pirogue, or long canoe - to seek a new life in Spain.

From Washington Times

Inside, the walls of Ms. Diouf’s office are decorated with photos of her in a pirogue and wearing an orange life jacket.

From New York Times

“The pirogue was intended to transport freight and not people,” he said.

From Washington Times

Dozens of young men cram into boats called pirogues for the 950 miles long trip to the Spanish Canary Islands.

From Seattle Times