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Ketch

A ketch is a type of sailing vessel with two masts, typically a taller main mast and a shorter mizzen mast located forward of the rudderpost.

Senses:

Noun:

• A sailing vessel with two masts, the main mast being taller than the mizzen mast.
• A small drinking glass used for serving water or beer.

Verb:

• (archaic) To move or travel rapidly.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The ketch gracefully sailed across the ocean.
2. He raised the ketch's main sail for a greater speed.
3. The crew of the ketch worked together to hoist the anchor.

Verb:

1. They had to ketch the train before it departed.
2. The fast runner quickly ketched up with his competitors.

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