sloop
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɫup// UK //slˈuːp// sloop
n. a small, fast sailing ship with only one mast and a large sail. It is known for being very good at moving quickly through the water.
n. a sailing vessel with a single mast and a fore-and-aft rig, typically featuring a large mainsail and a smaller headsail. Historically significant in naval and merchant contexts for its speed and maneuverability.
The small sloop sailed quickly across the bay.
During the 18th century, the sloop was a popular choice for privateers due to its ability to outrun larger ships.
The design of the sloop allowed for a high degree of agility, making it an ideal vessel for coastal patrols and swift, independent voyages across the Atlantic.
Borrowed from Dutch sloep. Doublet of chalupa and shallop.