square-rigger Synonyms
square-rigger Meaning
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square-rigger (n)
a square-rigged sailing ship
square-rigger Sentence Examples
- The mighty square-rigger, with its towering masts and billowing sails, dominated the seas in the age of sail.
- The captain of the square-rigger stood on the quarterdeck, his weather-beaten face scanning the horizon.
- The crew of the square-rigger worked tirelessly, hauling ropes and tightening sails in the face of a gale.
- The square-rigger's graceful lines and intricate rigging made her a marvel of maritime engineering.
- The shipbuilders of old crafted square-riggers with the utmost precision and skill.
- The square-rigger's towering masts stretched towards the heavens, carrying hundreds of square yards of canvas.
- The wind howled through the rigging of the square-rigger as she sailed through choppy seas.
- The square-rigger's name was painted in gold on her stern, a testament to her heritage and pride.
- The sight of a square-rigger in full sail is a timeless spectacle, evoking dreams of adventure and distant lands.
- The square-rigger remains a symbol of the human spirit's quest to conquer the challenges of the sea.
FAQs About the word square-rigger
a square-rigged sailing ship
corvette, cutter, galleon, clipper, sailboat, lugger, yacht, ketch, knockabout, catboat
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The mighty square-rigger, with its towering masts and billowing sails, dominated the seas in the age of sail.
The captain of the square-rigger stood on the quarterdeck, his weather-beaten face scanning the horizon.
The crew of the square-rigger worked tirelessly, hauling ropes and tightening sails in the face of a gale.
The square-rigger's graceful lines and intricate rigging made her a marvel of maritime engineering.
