ketch
/ketʃ/
Definition
- Noun:
- A sailing vessel with two masts: A "ketch" is a type of sailing boat characterized by having two masts. The distinguishing feature is that the smaller mast (the mizzenmast) is located forward of the vessel's rudder post.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- They sailed around the bay in a traditional wooden ketch.
- The ketch is a popular rig for long-distance cruising because of its manageable sail plan.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific rig type: In nautical terminology, "ketch" precisely describes a two-masted rig where the mainmast is taller and located forward, and the mizzenmast is shorter and stepped in front of the rudder post. This differentiates it from a yawl, where the mizzenmast is stepped of the rudder post.
Variants and Related Words
- Sloop: A single-masted sailing vessel.
- Yawl: A two-masted sailing vessel similar to a ketch, but with the mizzenmast located aft of the rudder post.
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than or equal to the mainmast.
Synonyms
- Two-master: A general term for any boat with two masts.
- Sailing vessel: A broader term for any boat propelled primarily by sails.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(This word is a specific nautical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
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