schooner
n. countablen. a large sailing ship with two or more tall poles for sails. You can recognize it because the pole at the back is usually taller than the one at the front.
n. a sailing vessel with at least two masts, typically rigged with fore-and-aft sails. The aft mast is generally taller than or equal in height to the foremast.
The old schooner sailed gracefully into the harbor.
During the nineteenth century, the schooner was a popular choice for coastal trade due to its speed and small crew requirements.
The restoration of the vintage schooner required specialized timber and a deep understanding of traditional rigging techniques to ensure it remained seaworthy for the upcoming regatta.
Attested ca. 1715, of uncertain origin. Said to be derived from dialectal scoon (“to skim over water”). Compare also shunt (“to cause to move (suddenly)”).
In Australian English, also refers to a specific size of beer glass, though the maritime sense is the primary international meaning.