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| has gloss | eng: The Chesapeake Bay deadrise is a type of work boat used in the Chesapeake Bay. Watermen use these boats year round for everything from crabbing and oystering to catching fish or eels. Traditionally wooden hulled, the deadrise is characterised by a sharp, curved bow that quickly becomes a flat V shape as you move aft along the bottom of the hull. There is a small cabin structure forward and a large open cockpit and work area aft. |
| lexicalization | eng: Chesapeake bay deadrise |
| instance of | (noun) a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive fishing smack, fishing vessel, fishing boat |
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| media:img | Deadrise workboat capt colby stern shot.JPG |
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