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sloop
A sloop is characterized by its simplicity and agility, typically used for coastal sailing or small-scale fishing. In maritime terminology, it is distinguished from a cutter by the absence of a jib or the specific arrangement of its rigging, though in modern casual usage, the term often refers broadly to any small, single-masted sailboat.
Because it is a specific type of vessel, the term is used primarily in nautical contexts. It carries a connotation of modesty and efficiency rather than luxury or power, contrasting with larger ships like schooners or frigates.
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Examples
The small sloop bobbed gently in the turquoise waters of the bay.
I wonder if a sloop would be the best choice for a solo voyage.
He spent the entire summer restoring an old wooden sloop.
The pirate crew abandoned their heavy galleon for a faster sloop.
Look at that white sloop gliding across the horizon.
A sloop is generally easier to handle than a ketch.
We should rent a sloop for the weekend trip to the islands.
The wind caught the sail of the sloop and pushed it forward rapidly.