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kabe

nounsea

Pin holding oar in a boat

a pin in the side of a boat that supports and locates an oar for rowing

Example in use

Lash da kabe fast afore we row.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/KAY-bee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: cabbage

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