·adj Having two masts with fore-and-aft sails, but differing from a schooner in that the after mast is very small, and stepped as far aft as possible. ·see Illustration in Appendix.
·noun A small ship's boat, usually rowed by four or six oars. II. Yawl ·vi To cry out like a dog or...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A man-of-war's boat, resembling the pinnace, but rather smaller; it is carvel-built, and generally r...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·Impf & ·p.p. of <<Rig>>. ...
Completely equipped. ...
This, of all small boats, is said to be the best calculated for a high sea; it is often met with at ...
A corruption of Norway yawl (which see). ...
·adj Rigged like a catboat. ...
·adj Rigged for temporary service. ·see <<Jury>>, ·adj. II. Jury-rigged ·add. ·adj Rigged for tempo...
·adj Rigged like a ship, that is, having three masts, each with square sails. ...
·adj Having the sails extended upon yards suspended horizontally by the middle, as distinguished fro...
A ship with more and heavier gear than necessary, so as to be top-hampered. ...
Ships having chiefly square sails; a term used in contradistinction to all vessels which do not use ...
The old term for Norway yawl (which see). ...