1. plural of coble: small flat-bottomed fishing boats used especially in northeastern England and Scotland
Usage: nautical; regional

Examples

• The fishermen launched their cobles at dawn to catch the morning tide.
• Several cobles were moored along the harbor wall.
• The traditional cobles have been used by local fishermen for generations.
• We watched the cobles return with their catch as the sun set.
• The museum displayed a restored coble from the 19th century.
• Strong winds kept the cobles in port for safety.