Sentence:  A <WSD>dory</WSD>, by definition, is a flat-bottomed boat with two pointed (or nearly pointed) ends. The traditional dories of the Pacific City fleet were just that. Over the years, however, they have evolved into the square-stern variety seen today. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A small flat-bottomed boat with pointed or somewhat pointed ends, used for fishing both offshore and on rivers.