windjammer

[wind-jam-er, win-]

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noun Informal.

(formerly) a merchant ship propelled by sails.

any large sailing ship.

a member of its crew.

Older Slang. a long-winded person; a great talker.

Origin of windjammer

1890–95, Americanism; wind¹ + jammer (see jam¹, -er¹)

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Related Words for windjammer

yacht, skiff, craft, vessel, ship, catamaran, schooner, sloop, cutter, cadet, marine, pilot, boater, diver, clipper, galley, yawl, jack, bark, brig

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Historical Examples of windjammer

Another of the true romances, recommended for a lively sense of humor and a faithful portrayal of life aboard a windjammer.
The Old Merchant Marine
Ralph D. Paine

British Dictionary definitions for windjammer

windjammer

noun

a large merchant sailing ship

another name for windcheater

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