YACHT

Yacht

A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries. After its selection by Charles II of England as the vessel to carry him to Britain from Holland for his restoration, it came to be used to mean a vessel used to convey important persons.

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yacht

Noun

  1. A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock ().
    "Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?"
    "You are a true yachtsman! Are you a member of the local yacht club?"
  2. Any vessel used for private, noncommercial purposes.

Verb

  1. To sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.


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