square-rigger
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The summer he turned 16, he was one of the Sea Scouts aboard the Pacific Queen, a 300-foot square-rigger, for what was supposed to be a 15-day cruise.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2020
In May 1995, the historic square-rigger Maria Asumpta was sailing along the rugged coast of Cornwall, England, in fine weather and light wind.
From Time Magazine Archive
When it came his turn to use it, he took a picture of a square-rigger moored off Manhattan's South Street.
From Time Magazine Archive
William McFee. son and grandson of a sea-captain, was born at sea on a three-masted square-rigger designed, built, owned and commanded by his father.
From Time Magazine Archive
As for the other thing, it's something like this: By the sound it was a small craft—no square-rigger.
From A Son Of The Sun by Jack London
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