Thesaurus results for SLOOP

sloop

noun

Definition of sloop

as in schooner

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Recent Examples of sloop After this, Roggeveen decided to send two sloops and three other boats to shore and make friendly introductions. — Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 Anguilla's rich sailing history comes alive while exploring the island's coastline on a classic Caribbean sloop. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 Inspired by the original 1926 Q Class sloop, known as Q7 Falcon, aka Lively Lady, which Peter sails regularly around San Diego. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025 From Ocean Swell to Living-Room Calm Industrial designer Roey Pan sketched the first arc aboard a 27-ft sloop, tracing the way a mainsail breathes with the wind. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sloop

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Noun

From there, walk toward Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Derby Wharf before getting back onto the water for a harbor cruise or schooner sail.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
One fishing vessel on view recalls the grisly story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who went out as part of a big schooner to the Grand Banks.

— Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of schooner

Noun

The Continental brigantine Andrew Doria arrived carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence and flying the Continental Colors – the predecessor of the stars and stripes.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
On December 4, 1872, sailors aboard the Canadian brigantine Dei Gratia spotted a ship named the Mary Celeste in the distance.

— Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024

Definition of brigantine

Noun

According to the officials, Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Zulfiqar was dispatched to the area where contact with the aircraft was lost.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Germany has decided to acquire eight MEKO A-200 warships from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), in place of six vessels under the F126 frigate program.

— Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026

Definition of frigate

Noun

Couples can book sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, or private charters on the resort's catamaran, Lady Grace.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
On the beach, non-motorized water sports like snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran sailing, and boogie boarding are offered at no extra charge.

— Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Definition of catamaran

Noun

This sailing school follows both Sail Canada's and keelboat certification programs as well.

— Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
However, apart from his time competing on high-speed M32 catamarans, Canfield’s experience and success have come through racing traditional keelboats.

— Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025