noun General Slang

coble

KOH-bul · noun · informal

A traditional flat-bottomed fishing boat

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A small, traditional flat-bottomed fishing boat of the North East coast.

“The fishermen took the coble oot at dawn.”
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coble In A Sentence

The fishermen took the coble oot at dawn.

Origin & Usage

Ancient North East coastal boat type; possibly Celtic origin.

Variants cobble

People Also Ask

What is a coble?

It is a small, traditional flat-bottomed fishing boat used on the North East coast of England.

Where does the word coble come from?

It is an ancient North East coastal boat type, with roots possibly of Celtic origin.

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