coble

See also: cobble

English

Etymology

From Middle English coble, from Welsh ceubal (“skiff”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɒbəl/
  • Rhymes: -ɒbəl

Noun

coble (plural cobles)

  1. (nautical) small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.

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