English Explanatory Dictionary

tall ship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large sailing ship with multiple masts and rigged sails, usually used as a training vessel.

Word forms

tall ship tall ships

Etymology

From tall + ship.

Synonyms

lofty ship

Derived words

mackerel sky and mare's-tails make tall ships carry low sails
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