hoy

noun

Definition of hoynext
as in keel

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  1. keel
  2. barge
  3. cutter
  4. yawl
  5. tender
  6. tug
  7. lighter
  8. lifeboat
Noun
  • These include a folding keel and collapsible sensor mast, which deploy once the vehicle reaches the surface.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The foil and keel are powered by the 800 V rear e-axle from the new Ferrari Luce and the flaps are driven by a 48 V electric motor.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of keel
Noun
  • The crane moved Holzinger closer to a boat that was stationed next to the barge.
    — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The rescue barge is regarded as one of China’s most advanced modular heavy-duty water rescue systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of barge
Noun
  • To keep a deep Philadelphia lineup off balance, Scott used his four-seam fastball for strikeouts, went to his sweeper early and often in counts, and mixed his cutter, curveball and splitter effectively.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • Northwestern State right-hander Dylan Marionneaux (4) throws a ton of strikes with a bunch of average pitches, highlighted by a big-breaking upper-80s cutter that borders on a slider.
    — Keith Law, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of cutter
Noun
  • The ship's captain ordered the crew to the yawl boat.
    — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Captain William Griffin and his crew escaped, hopping on the ship’s yawl boat, in time to see the ship and its iron ore cargo vanish underwater.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Definition of yawl
Noun
  • At this market-style seafood restaurant located at the end of Sestri’s sea promenade overlooking the Bay of Fables (tenders and small boats can pull into a nearby dock), guests order from the fresh catch at the counter and choose how it’s cooked.
    — Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Its shoulder section yields flat iron and ranch steaks, while its blade section contains the teres major, or petite tender—the third most tender muscle on the animal.
    — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
Definition of tender
Noun
  • These shorts have an easy pull-on opening that eliminates the tug-and-jump dance associated with denim shorts.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • For as much as many savor the South Florida lifestyle, the tug of a hometown can have an even greater pull on the heartstrings.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Definition of tug
Noun
  • Others are banned entirely, including strike anywhere matches, torch lighters, and flammable aerosols like spray paint.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Guns, knives, lighters and cop cars are seen during a series of intense fast cuts.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Definition of lighter
Noun
  • According to a 60-page investigative dossier obtained by The Guardian, Dayana and Williams tried to board a lifeboat on the port side of Deck 4 but were unable to find space.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Schettino boarded a lifeboat and abandoned the cruise ship.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
Definition of lifeboat
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