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schooner

/ˈskuːnər/ noun · British & US
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What does schooner mean?

noun

A type of sailing ship with two or more masts, typically square-rigged on the foremast and fore-and-aft rigged on the mainmast. A large glass or other container, typically used for serving drinks.

Example

"The captain navigated the schooner through the calm waters of the Caribbean."

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