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yawl¹ Definition

yawl (yôl)

noun

  1. Archaic a ship's boat; jolly boat
  2. a small, two-masted sailing vessel similar to a ketch but with the mizzenmast located aft of the rudderpost

Etymology: < MLowG jolle or Du jol

yawl² Definition

yawl (yôl)

intransitive verb, noun

Brit., Dialectal yowl

yawl Synonyms

yawl

n.

vessel, sailboat, ketch, jolly-boat; see boat, ship.

yawl Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • mast: Return to top of page Fishing The Collieston fishing fleet of larger, tall masted, yawls in port circa 1900.

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