windjam

/ˈwɪndʒæm/

Definitions

1. noun

A sailing ship of a traditional type, especially a square-rigged vessel with a long mainsail on a fore-and-aft mast.

“The tourists were amazed by the historic windjam on display at the maritime museum.”

2. verb

To sail or maneuver (a sailing ship) in the same way as a windjam.

“The crew was expert at windjamming the old vessel through the choppy waters.”

Synonyms

  • sailing ship
  • square-rigger

Antonyms

  • motorboat
  • steamship