variant of prau

: any of various Indonesian boats usually without a deck that are propelled especially by sails or paddles

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Finn, 42, is manning a proa, a Polynesian style boat with an outrigger, on his record attempt. Matt Sledge, NOLA.com, 21 Jan. 2021

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“Proa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proa. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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