单词 | yawl |
释义 | yawl/jɔːl /noun 1A two-masted fore-and-aft-rigged sailing boat with the mizzenmast stepped far aft so that the mizzen boom overhangs the stern.He was an inspiration to those who wished to get out and sail in the yawl but were seeking the courage to do so....
1.1 historical A ship’s jolly boat with four or six oars.Yawls had a single mast, and could also be rowed with four or six oars. They were most commonly used to carry ships stores and provisions. OriginLate 16th century: from Middle Low German jolle or Dutch jol, of unknown origin; compare with jolly2. Rhymes |
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