Definition

1. Noun:
   • A racing yacht: An expensive vessel, typically sleek and designed for speed, that is propelled by sail or power and is used specifically for the purpose of competing in races or for high-speed cruising.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The crew spent months preparing the racing yacht for the international regatta.
  • He invested in a new racing yacht to compete in the ocean race.

Advanced Usage

• As a compound subject: The term "racing yacht" functions as a single noun unit to specify a type of yacht.
  • The design and technology of a modern racing yacht are highly advanced.

Variants and Related Words

• Yacht (n): A general term for a medium-sized sailing or power vessel used for pleasure or sport.
• Sailboat (n): A boat propelled primarily by sails.
• Power yacht (n): A yacht propelled by engines rather than sails.

Synonyms

• Regatta yacht: A yacht built for or used in regattas (series of boat races).
• Competition sailboat: A sailboat designed for racing.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically denotes a yacht whose primary design purpose is for speed and racing, distinguishing it from cruising yachts intended primarily for leisure travel. It is an expensive, high-performance vessel.

Noun

1. an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing