sloop

/sloʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

A small single-masted sailing vessel, typically with a fore-and-aft rig.

“The sailor navigated his sloop through the calm waters of the harbor.”

2. verb

To sail or navigate a sloop.

“She loves to sloop around the coastal areas during her summer vacations.”

Synonyms

  • dinghy
  • yacht

Antonyms

  • battleship
  • cargo ship