yacht
/jɒt/noun
A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered.
Example sentence
- “Would you like to go sailing on my uncle’s yacht?”
Related words
sailboatA boat propelled by a sail.kayakA type of small boat, covered over by a surface deck, powered by the occupant or occupants using a double-bladed paddle in a sitting position, from a hole in the surface deck.anchorA tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.canoeA small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles.wharfAn artificial landing place for ships on a riverbank or shore.gondolaA small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.