Definition of "dory" [do•ry]

• A small, narrow, flatbottom fishing boat with high sides and a sharp prow. (noun)
• John Dory. (noun)
• See walleye. (noun)

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• "The first appearance of the word dory for fish is listed as 1440."
• "SANCHEZ: We should probably mention too, that a dory -- a dory is a-- is a type ..."
• "We sometimes see the dory, which is called St Pierre; with rock-fish, bonita, and mackarel."