Coracle

A small, lightweight, keelless boat traditionally consisting of a rounded or oval frame made of wicker or wood covered with a watertight material (originally animal skin), typically only large enough for one person, and steered and propelled using a single paddle.

The Fishermen in these Parts have a pretty Device, to catch Fish..which is called a Coracle.

Sanskrit equivalent

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