yawl
yawl
noun \ˈyȯl\Definition of YAWL
1
: a ship's small boat : jolly boat
2
: a fore-and-aft rigged sailboat carrying a mainsail and one or more jibs with a mizzenmast far aft
Origin of YAWL
Low German jolle
First Known Use: 1670
Learn More About YAWL
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: yawmeter
Previous Word in the Dictionary: yawing moment
All Words Near: yawl
Previous Word in the Dictionary: yawing moment
All Words Near: yawl
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up yawl? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).


See 








