Definition

A type of boat that is made by carving out a tree trunk or has a flat bottom and two masts.

Example

The fishermen used a piragua to navigate the river.

Conversation

Have you ever been on a piragua before?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's pretty fun; it's like canoeing but with a flat bottom.

That sounds cool! I'd love to try paddling in a piragua sometime.

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Root Explanation

Piragua originates from the Taíno word 'piragua', meaning a type of canoe or boat. It refers specifically to a traditional canoe made from a single tree trunk, commonly used in the Caribbean and parts of Central America.

Memory Tip

Imagine a traditional canoe made from a single tree trunk, which helps you remember that 'piragua' refers to this specific type of boat.

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