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Definitions for: Dory
[n] marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters
[n] a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
Webster (1913) Definition: Do"ry, n.; pl. Dories. [Named from 1st color, fr. F.
dor['e]e gilded, fr. dorer to gild, L. deaurare. See
Deaurate, and cf. Aureole.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A European fish. See Doree, and John Doree.
2. (Zo["o]l.) The American wall-eyed perch; -- called also
dor['e]. See Pike perch.
Do"ry, n.; pl. Dories.
A small, strong, flat-bottomed rowboat, with sharp prow and
flaring sides.
Synonyms: dinghy, rowboat
See Also: acanthopterygian, cross thwart, family Zeidae, John dory, oarlock, peg, pin, rowing boat, rowlock, small boat, spiny-finned fish, thole, tholepin, thwart, wherry, Zeidae, Zeus faber
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