caïque

noun

Definition of caïquenext
as in yacht

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caïque
  1. yacht
  2. frigate
  3. schooner
  4. sloop
  5. catamaran
  6. caravel
  7. clipper
  8. corvette
Noun
  • In December, the developers flew Smith, Owens and an unidentified witness to Florida on a private jet for a meeting on a yacht.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Then Kendall Jenner was photographed reading Babitz on a yacht, and she was name-checked — twice — on the Gossip Girl reboot.
    Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of yacht
Noun
  • The Russian vessels consisted of two submarines, a frigate and tug boat, the Coast Guard said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Its maritime arm dispatched frigates and corvettes to patrol the coastal waters with little event.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of frigate
Noun
  • Its story began in 1965, when a Texas oil executive named Johnno Jackson and his wife, Helen, were sailing the South Pacific on their schooner, the New Moon.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
  • This July 2023 photo provided by State Historical Society of Wisconsin shows the schooner Trinidad's wheel.
    CBS News, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of schooner
Noun
  • The performance sloop will showcase the Brit’s signature contemporary styling, with a reverse bow for maximum waterline length and a sleek hull for effortless cruising.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The first was a 131-foot sloop, which Walker replaced five years later with a 171-footer.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
Definition of sloop
Noun
  • The 12-m-long (39-ft) electric catamaran is capable of carrying up to 25 passengers, and is equipped with four thrusters and a 188-kWh battery for up to 15 hours of daily operation at a service speed of 6 knots (7 mph).
    Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The yacht's communal areas benefit from the catamarans' wide beam, resulting i vast spaces for entertaining, dining, and relaxation.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of catamaran
Noun
  • But what of those murals glorifying European colonization, with Christopher Columbus sweeping down from the sky in a caravel to find half-naked Native Americans?
    New York Times, New York Times, 25 May 2021
  • More than that, though, the Portuguese were carrying on their wooden caravels an entirely unfamiliar culture from those the Chinese had previously met.
    Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 June 2020
Definition of caravel
Noun
  • Tweezerman Small Pet Precision Nail Clipper Cutting a pet’s nails is rarely fun, but having a nice set of clippers makes the experience slightly better.
    Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
  • So, put the clippers or scissors down and keep reading for some trauma-free ways to remove gum while keeping hair intact.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of clipper
Noun
  • The real showstopper here is the life-sized pink corvette parked on the fourth floor of the museum, which guests can sit inside for a selfie.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Its maritime arm dispatched frigates and corvettes to patrol the coastal waters with little event.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of corvette
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