ice yacht
Definition
Noun: A sailing vessel equipped with runners and a cross-shaped frame, designed specifically for traveling over ice.
Usage
An "ice yacht" is a specialized vehicle that uses wind power for propulsion on frozen lakes or rivers. It is not a boat for water, but a land craft for ice. The term refers to the complete vehicle.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: Ice yachting was a prominent winter sport in cold climates, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Technical Description: The classic design features a steering runner at the front and two fixed runners at the rear, forming a cross-shaped frame, with a mast and sail mounted centrally.
Variants and Related Words
- Iceboat: A direct synonym for "ice yacht." The terms are often used interchangeably.
- Ice yachting (noun): The sport or activity of sailing an ice yacht.
- Skeeter (noun): A specific, smaller class of ice yacht.
Synonyms
- Iceboat
- Ice scooter (less common)
Related Phrases
- To go ice yachting: To participate in the sport of sailing on ice.
- They plan to go ice yachting if the lake freezes solidly.
Noun
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a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice
