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Recent Examples of yawl
Dove/Torr Cottage, Centerport After a decade living on their yawl in Huntington Harbor and a stint upstate after his mother died, artists Arthur Dove and Helen Torr were able to purchase an old post-office building perched alongside Titus Mill Pond in 1938.
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airmail.news, 27 July 2024
Prior to the incident, Wilson had been aboard a 52-foot yawl named the Emerald with friends Oster and Colleen McGovern.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
The crew had no time to gather their possessions or weather gear before boarding their small yawl boat, and the ship sank so quickly that a Newfoundland that served as her mascot was unable to escape.
—Christopher Clough, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
Tamara Thomsen/Zach Whitrock / AP Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight survived and reached Algoma, about 120 miles north of Milwaukee, after rowing for eight hours in the ship's yawl boat.
—CBS News, 2 Sep. 2023
The crew, all feeling the effects of the cold and the wet, rowed eight hours in the yawl through the waves of Lake Michigan before landing in Algoma at about 2 p.m.
—Christopher Clough, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
The emergency prompted Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight to jump ship, arriving to Algoma after rowing for eight hours in the ship’s small yawl boat.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023
The emergency prompted Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight to jump ship, arriving to Algoma after rowing for eight hours in the ship's small yawl boat.
—Adela Suliman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2023
The boat does not have an engine and sails using wind power, with maneuvering assistance from a 19-foot yawl boat that pushes against the stern, the website said.
—BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
airmail.news, 27 July 2024
Prior to the incident, Wilson had been aboard a 52-foot yawl named the Emerald with friends Oster and Colleen McGovern.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
The crew had no time to gather their possessions or weather gear before boarding their small yawl boat, and the ship sank so quickly that a Newfoundland that served as her mascot was unable to escape.
—Christopher Clough, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
Tamara Thomsen/Zach Whitrock / AP Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight survived and reached Algoma, about 120 miles north of Milwaukee, after rowing for eight hours in the ship's yawl boat.
—CBS News, 2 Sep. 2023
The crew, all feeling the effects of the cold and the wet, rowed eight hours in the yawl through the waves of Lake Michigan before landing in Algoma at about 2 p.m.
—Christopher Clough, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2023
The emergency prompted Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight to jump ship, arriving to Algoma after rowing for eight hours in the ship’s small yawl boat.
—Adela Suliman, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2023
The emergency prompted Captain John Higgins and his crew of eight to jump ship, arriving to Algoma after rowing for eight hours in the ship's small yawl boat.
—Adela Suliman, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Sep. 2023
The boat does not have an engine and sails using wind power, with maneuvering assistance from a 19-foot yawl boat that pushes against the stern, the website said.
—BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yawl
Noun
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In the Caribbean, wandering yachtsmen on sloops and catamarans know these masts well.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Renamed Magic Circle, Guthrie’s schooner became a lowly minesweeper along the Scottish coast.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Photo : Perini Navi ‘Badis,’ 230 Feet, 2016 Perini Navi Originally launched as Sybaris in 2016 for experienced yachtsman Bill Duker, Badis is an all-aluminum ketch built by Italian shipyard Perini Navi.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Dec. 2024
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The vessel’s 328-foot submersible aft deck—a feature that first attracted her new owner, who uses OK to transport their 150-foot ketch—is now covered in a carpet of artificial grass.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2024
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Geometric chandeliers in the restaurant and bars add art deco flair, while chesterfields and wingback chairs create inviting nooks in the Library Lounge, which faces a private yacht marina.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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The intrepid trio scale cliffs, run across forests and woods all kinds of creatures in pursuit on ground and air to a massive, scaly sea creature from the Colin Trevorrow movies chasing down a yacht battleship with Johansson firing back.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The high speed of the F50 catamarans is a defining feature of the sport.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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Key West Historic Seaport Key West’s old seaport is a gem: a waterfront harborwalk with shopping and dining in the middle of a marina that features fishing charters, sunset-sailing catamarans and tall ships.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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As of October 2023, more than 600 women were assigned to operational submarines as officers and sailers, according to the institute.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
16 Sep. 2024
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The custom 170-footer, which was recently delivered by Tramontana and listed for charter with IYC, combines the cruising capabilities of a high-tech sailer with the lavish amenities of a luxury superyacht.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 July 2024
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“Yawl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yawl. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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