Schooner (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sailing vessel used in former times.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The historic schooner, built in the 19th century, sailed into the harbor, its billowing sails a sight to behold.
- During the Golden Age of Sail, schooners were a common sight in ports around the world, transporting cargo and goods.
- The two-masted schooner was expertly navigated by its seasoned crew, riding the wind and waves with ease.
- As a child, he would spend hours playing on the beach, watching the old schooner that was beached on the shore.
- In the late 18th century, the schooner was a popular design for naval vessels, used for patrolling coastlines and defending against pirates.