moonraker

American  

[moon-rey-ker] / ˈmunˌreɪ kər /

noun

1. Also called moonsail.  Nautical. a light square sail set above a skysail.

2. a simpleton.

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moonraker British  

/ ˈmuːnˌreɪkə /

noun

1. nautical a small square sail set above a skysail

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Etymology

Origin of moonraker

First recorded in 1780–90; moon + raker ¹

Example Sentences

In addition to showing off the designer dentures, Ye shared a screenshot of a Google search for “james bond jaws,” a metal-mouthed villain portrayed by actor Richard Kiel in films “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker.”

From Los Angeles Times

The show unfolds in locations famous to the 007 franchise including the Scottish Highlands and Jamaica — as well as Venice, where, perhaps, audiences will watch as contestants navigate the city by gondola and Vespa as 007 did in “Moonraker” and “Casino Royale.”

From Los Angeles Times

You can take in the view across the channel while sampling Japanese whiskey, sushi and treats like Tokyo fried chicken at the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge, Moonraker.

From New York Times

Back at the Pendry, you can stop at the Bar Pendry in the lobby for a cocktail, or head to Moonraker to watch night settle over the river in the distance.

From New York Times

Unlike most independent bookstores, which traditionally reserve book-buying for one or two members of the staff, every single bookseller at Moonraker Books buys stock for the store, giving them a pride of ownership that shows in the store’s curation.

From Seattle Times