What is another word for tall ship?

Pronunciation: [tˈɔːl ʃˈɪp] (IPA)

A tall ship refers to a large sailing vessel with tall masts, typically used in historic times for trading or warfare. Other words to describe such a ship include galleon, frigate, brigantine, clipper ship, and schooner. A galleon is a large Spanish or Portuguese ship with a high forecastle and usually three or four decks. A frigate is a fast, medium-sized warship with one or more gun decks and often with a quarterdeck behind the raised forecastle. A brigantine has two masts and square sails on the foremast, while the mainmast has fore-and-aft sails. A clipper ship is a fast sailing ship with multiple masts and slender lines. Finally, a schooner is a sailing ship with two or more masts, the foremast being shorter than the mainmast.

What are the hypernyms for Tall ship?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Tall ship

  • I must go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky; and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.
    John Masefield
  • The conservative movement today is like that tall ship with its proud captain: strong, accomplished but veering off course into the dangerous and uncharted waters of big government republicanism.
    Mike Pence
  • Pillowed on a lotus flower, Gathered in a summer hour, Rides he o'er the mountain wave Which would be a tall ship's grave! At his back his bow is slung, Sugar-cane, with wild bees strung,—
    Letitia Elizabeth Landon
  • I must down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
    John Masefield

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