Associations to the word «Catboat»

Wiktionary

CATBOAT, noun. A sailing boat with a single sail, usually rigged on a gaff spar, used for fishing in New England and later adapted for racing and cruising. Catboats can be recognized by a single mast set near to the bow and a long boom which may extend over the stern.

Dictionary definition

CATBOAT, noun. A sailboat with a single mast set far forward.

Wise words

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