About The Word Yacht
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Yacht
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What's The Definition Of Yacht?
[n] an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
[v] travel in a yacht Synonyms | Synonyms for Yacht: racing yacht Related Terms | Find terms related to Yacht: See Also | boat | vessel | watercraft Yacht In Webster's Dictionary \Yacht\ (y[o^]t), n. [D. jagt, jacht; perhaps properly, a
chase, hunting, from. jagen to chase, hunt, akin to G. jagen,
OHG. jag[=o]n, of uncertain origin; or perhaps akin to OHG.
g[=a]hi quick, sudden (cf. {Gay}).] (Naut.)
A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for
private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to
convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a
seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc.
{Yacht measurement}. See the Note under {Tonnage}, 4.
\Yacht\, v. i. To manage a yacht; to voyage in a yacht. |
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