SMACK

Smack

A smack was a traditional fishing boat used off the coast of Britain and the Atlantic coast of America for most of the 19th century and, in small numbers, up to the Second World War. Many larger smacks were originally cutter rigged sailing boats until about 1865, when smacks had become so large that cutter main booms were unhandy. The smaller smack retain the gaff cutter rig. The larger smacks were lengthened and re-rigged and new ketch-rigged smacks were built, but boats varied from port to port. Some boats had a topsail on the mizzen mast, while others had a bowsprit carrying a jib.

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smack

Noun

  1. A distinct flavor.
  2. A slight trace of something; a smattering.
  3. Heroin.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A small sailing vessel, commonly rigged as a sloop, used chiefly in the coasting and fishing trade and often called a .

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A sharp blow; a slap. See also: spank.
  2. A loud kiss.
  3. A quick, sharp noise, as of the lips when suddenly separated, or of a whip.

Verb

  1. To indicate or suggest something.
    Her reckless behavior smacks of pride.
  2. To have a particular taste.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To slap someone, or to make a smacking sound.
  2. To wetly separate the lips, making a noise, after tasting something or in expectation of a treat.
  3. To kiss with a close compression of the lips, so as to make a sound when they separate.

Adverb

  1. As if with a smack or slap
    Right smack bang in the middle.


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