noun
- Plural of curagh; small, lightweight boats made of wooden frames covered with animal hides or canvas, traditionally used in Ireland and Scotland.
Usage: chiefly historical; also spelled 'coracles' in some contexts
Examples
- The fishermen launched their curaghs from the rocky shore.
- Ancient Celtic peoples navigated coastal waters in curaghs.
- Several curaghs were beached along the Irish coast.
- The museum displayed replicas of traditional curaghs used by island communities.