ketch (Meaning)
ketch (n)
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpost
ketch (n.)
An almost obsolete form of vessel, with a mainmast and a mizzenmast, -- usually from one hundred to two hundred and fifty tons burden.
A hangman. See Jack Ketch.
ketch (v. t.)
To catch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ketch
ketch Sentence Examples
- The captain steered the ketch skillfully through the treacherous waters.
- The fishing ketch bobbed gently on the waves, its nets heavy with the day's catch.
- The couple set sail on their ketch, embarking on a journey around the world.
- The pirate ketch was a formidable sight, its black sails billowing in the wind.
- The ketch was a popular type of sailing vessel in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The ketch's distinctive design made it well-suited for both cargo and passenger transport.
- The ketch was once a common sight in ports and harbors around the world, but it has since been largely replaced by more modern vessels.
- A ketch is a type of sailing vessel with two masts, the aft mast being shorter than the foremast.
- The ketch is a versatile vessel that can be used for a variety of purposes, including fishing, trading, and pleasure cruising.
- The ketch is a beautiful and historic type of sailing vessel that continues to be enjoyed by sailors around the world.
FAQs About the word ketch
a sailing vessel with two masts; the mizzen is forward of the rudderpostAn almost obsolete form of vessel, with a mainmast and a mizzenmast, -- usually from one
brigantine, frigate, lugger, pinnace, yawl, yacht, sailer, keelboat, shallop, corvette
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The captain steered the ketch skillfully through the treacherous waters.
The fishing ketch bobbed gently on the waves, its nets heavy with the day's catch.
The couple set sail on their ketch, embarking on a journey around the world.
The pirate ketch was a formidable sight, its black sails billowing in the wind.
