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Use "dhows" in a sentence
"On the northbound winds small lateen-sailed boats called dhows traveled up the coast with sturdy mangrove wood, aromatic tree resins, gold, ivory, clove, and the fine, multipurpose fibers of the raffia palm."
"He told the council on Thursday that aircraft and traditional sailing vessels known as dhows were still the most common way of transporting arms."
"Davie said crews of the fishing boats, known as dhows, have become sophisticated at hiding contraband and are being used increasingly to transport illegal goods."