square-rigger

noun

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Recent Examples of square-rigger The Pacific had struck the Orpheus, a 1,100-ton square-rigger that was traveling north along the Washington coast to load a shipment of coal at Nanaimo in British Columbia. — Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025 Lindblad Expeditions' Sailing the Caribbean Aboard Sea Cloud Duration: Seven nights What to expect: This cruise aboard Sea Cloud, a historic square-rigger ship that can accommodate 64 passengers, begins in Bridgetown, Barbados, for a true sailing adventure. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for square-rigger
  1. schooner
  2. yacht
  3. sloop
  4. brigantine
  5. galleon
  6. catboat
  7. keelboat
  8. galley
Noun
  • Renamed Magic Circle, Guthrie’s schooner became a lowly minesweeper along the Scottish coast.
    — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
  • That same weekend, to celebrate Juneteenth, a replica of the historic schooner Amistad—that became famous after a group of enslaved Africans led a successful revolt—will drop anchor in Oak Bluffs and offer free public tours (June 16-19).
    — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2023
Definition of schooner
Noun
  • Highlights From The Palm Beach International Boat Show The Palm Beach International Boat Show (which runs from March 19 to 23) is one of the marquee events on the superyacht circuit—with more than $2 billion worth of yachts over 82 feet for sale and plenty of boats that can be chartered.
    — Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • And for Rihanna, this means tying her hair up with a scarf on a yacht in Barbados.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of yacht
Noun
  • In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.
    — Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • To ensure Blackbeard was neutralized, Spotswood gave Robert Maynard, an officer in the Royal Navy, control of 60 men and two sloops—small sailboats that lacked cannons but could pursue Blackbeard in the narrow inlets and shallows of the coast.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of sloop
Noun
  • On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Moreland, who has more than 30 years experience sailing topsail schooners, brigantines, brigs and barques, as well as five world voyages under his belt, said the Picton Castle will be hosting a range of school groups on the vessel.
    — Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com, 6 Mar. 2018
Definition of brigantine
Noun
  • The museum at 200 Greene St. features artifacts recovered from the Spanish galleons Nuestra Señora de Atocha and Santa Margarita of 1622.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In my first go, my ancient Romans became the Spanish, who sent galleons to distant lands.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of galleon
Noun
  • Those who prefer something more active can rent jet skis or head on a catboat tour in a two-person catamaran.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024
  • At the Seafire, everything from nautical motif chairs upholstered in international flags to a traditional wooden Cayman catboat and prints from local pop artist Dready are found beneath the lobby’s 20-foot ceiling, grounded by natural materials, like weathered wood and polished coral stone.
    — Shayne Benowitz, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Definition of catboat
Noun
  • Most of the time, a small keelboat barely exceeds 10 knots of speed (11.5mph).
    — Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Typically 60 feet long and 8 feet wide, capable of bearing 40 tons, the keelboat was specially designed for the western rivers.
    — Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
Definition of keelboat
Noun
  • The 1,100-square-foot space had good light, cabinets on both sides of the galley kitchen, and a bedroom big enough for a bed, nightstands, and a desk.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Gabriel Zimmer/Catskill Image The up-to-date galley kitchen.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of galley

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