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sloop

 

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Noun sloop has 1 sense
  1. sloop - a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
    --1 is a kind of
    sailing vessel, sailing ship
    --1 has particulars: knockabout; raceabout

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Sloop

Noun

A sloop is a type of sailing vessel with a single mast and a fore-and-aft rig. It typically has one headsail, known as a jib or a genoa, and a mainsail.

Sense 1:

In its popular usage, a sloop refers to a small to mid-sized sailing boat usually favored for pleasure cruising or racing.

Example sentence: The sailor enjoyed the tranquility of the bay while sailing his sloop.

Sense 2:

Locally, a sloop can refer to a specific class of wooden fishing vessels traditionally used in coastal areas.

Example sentence: The local fishermen took their sloop out to sea early in the morning to catch fresh fish.

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