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schooner
noun schoo·ner \ˈskü-nər\
: a ship that has usually two masts with the larger mast located toward the center and the shorter mast toward the front
: a large, tall glass
Full Definition of SCHOONER
1
: a typically 2-masted fore-and-aft rigged vessel with a foremast and a mainmast stepped nearly amidships
2
: a larger-than-usual drinking glass (as for beer)
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Origin of SCHOONER
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First Known Use: 1716
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schooner
noun schoo·ner \ˈskü-nər\
Definition of SCHOONER for Kids
: a ship usually having two masts with the mainmast located toward the center and the shorter mast toward the front
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