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Yacht

Yacht Meaning & Definition
Yacht Definition And Meaning

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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