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yawl

/jɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does yawl mean?

noun

A small two-masted sailing vessel, typically with a fore-and-aft rig. A yawl is often used as a tender or a day sailer.

Example

"The captain navigated the yawl through the calm waters of the harbor."

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