SCHOONER


Meaning of SCHOONER in English

ˈskünə(r) sometimes -ku̇n- noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

1. : a fore-and-aft rigged boat having two masts with a smaller sail on the foremast and with the mainmast stepped nearly amidships, sometimes carrying square topsails on one or both masts or even a forecourse, and adapted to sailing close to the wind ; broadly : any of various larger fore-and-aft rigged ships with three to seven masts — see sail illustration

2.

a. : a large tall drinking glass (as for beer or ale)

b. : a British measure used especially for beer or ale

3. : prairie schooner

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