ruuhi — meaning in English

English meaning

• dugout noun A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
• punt noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
• tub noun A round, open container, usually wider than it is tall, used for holding or washing things.

Senses

ruuhi is used for these senses in English:

• dugout (nautical) A canoe made from a hollowed-out log.
• punt (nautical) A pontoon; a narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole.
• tub (nautical, informal) A slow-moving craft.

dugout — full definition

1. noun A canoe made by hollowing out a single log.
2. noun A sheltered bench area beside a sports field where players and coaches sit during a game.
3. noun A rough shelter dug into the ground, especially one used by soldiers in the trenches.

punt — full definition

1. noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.
2. verb To propel a punt using a pole, or (in sports) to kick a dropped ball before it hits the ground.
3. verb To take a gamble or make a speculative guess or bet.

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