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intransitive verb
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obsolete Dutch jaght , from Middle Low German jacht , short for jachtschip , literally, hunting ship
1557, in the meaning defined above
1836, in the meaning defined above
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“Yacht.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yacht. Accessed 25 May. 2024.
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from obsolete Dutch jaght (now jacht ), short for jachtschip, literally, "hunting ship"
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The meaning of YACHT is any of various recreational watercraft. How to use yacht in a sentence. any of various recreational watercraft: such as; a sailboat used for racing; a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising…
YACHT meaning: 1. a boat with sails and sometimes an engine, used for either racing or travelling on for pleasure…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a vessel propelled by sail or power, used esp for pleasure cruising, racing, etc. 2. short for sand yacht, ice yacht. verb. 3. (intransitive) to sail or cruise in a yacht. Collins English Dictionary.
A yacht ( / jɒt /) is a sailing or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing. [2] [3] [4] There is no standard definition, though the term generally applies to vessels with a cabin intended for overnight use.
Definition of yacht noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Yacht definition: a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.. See examples of YACHT used in a sentence.
Fast and accurate. language certification. A yacht is an upscale boat — often a sailboat — that is used for cruising or racing. If you're on a cargo ship, you're probably at work; if you're on a yacht, it's probably your day off.
noun [ C ] uk / jɒt / us. Add to word list. B2. a large boat with sails used for pleasure or in races: a luxury yacht. (Definition of yacht from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of yacht. in Chinese (Traditional) 帆船, 快艇, 遊艇… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 帆船, 快艇, 游艇… See more. in Spanish.