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Definition of: wherry
(hwer′ē) noun plural ·ries
1. A light, fast rowboat used on inland waters.
2. Brit. A decked fishing vessel with two sails.
3. An open rowboat for racing or exercise, built for one person.
4. Brit. A very broad, light barge.
—v.t. & v.i. ·ried, ·ry·ing To transport in or use a wherry. [? <WHIR; with ref. to rapid movement]
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