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yacht
[ yot ]
noun
- a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
verb (used without object)
- to sail, voyage, or race in a yacht.
yacht
/ ɒ /
noun
- a vessel propelled by sail or power, used esp for pleasure cruising, racing, etc
- short for sand yacht ice yacht
verb
- intr to sail or cruise in a yacht
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Other Word Forms
- ⲹy adjective
- p·ⲹ noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of yacht1
C16: from obsolete Dutch jaghte, short for jahtschip, from jagen to chase + schip ship
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In her photo, Rowling is notably posted up on a yacht or some beach resort, enjoying the spoils of her wealth and a strong 5G signal from her cellular provider.
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A search for a man who went overboard from a yacht has been suspended.
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Crews are continuing to search for a man who went overboard from a yacht.
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“The respondents in our survey, I mean, they weren't rich people — they weren't all sitting around on their yachts replying,” Klongpayabal said.
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Law enforcement have seized the yacht and luxury vehicles.
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