Definition of tall ship
: a sailing vessel with at least two masts;
especially
: square-rigger
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Tall Ships America organizers say the New Orleans tall ship event is about education and promoting sail training, especially among the next generation of sailors.
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Modern tall ship cruise line Star Clippers offers solo travelers a break on selected transatlantic and Mediterranean sailings next year.
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One of my most vivid memories was departing from Boston Logan and turning out over the shipping channel as the tall ships were sailing.
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Travelers can also visit the historic tall ships that will be visiting 30 Canadian ports over the summer.
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First Known Use of tall ship
circa 1548
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Definition of tall ship for English Language Learners
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: a very large sailing ship with at least two masts
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