Thesaurus results for WINDJAMMERS

windjammers

noun

plural of windjammer

as in ships

a boat equipped with one or more sails with no set course to follow, a windjammer sails wherever the wind and the captain's whim takes it

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Recent Examples of windjammers Now known as Sail4th 250, the parade of ships is a successor to Operation Sail, the international flotilla of schooners and barques and windjammers brought into New York Harbor half a dozen times starting in 1964. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts. — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025 With its trio of windjammers, setting sail on one of its handsome ships is a novel experience of the most sophisticated kind. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2024

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Between Wednesday to Thursday morning, 18 Chinese warplanes and 11 navy ships operated around Taiwan, the island's Defense Ministry said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
The reality is far more complicated than Trump’s proclamation of control, experts say – with ships fearing for their safety amid attacks on vessels in the strait, and the ever-looming threat of US-Iran strikes resuming.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ships

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Newell's tenure at Oceanco expands its collaborative ecosystem, with these innovative yachts set for the Monaco Yacht Show.

— Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Over 160 sailing yachts are expected to participate in the five-day event, many of which have never competed before.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of yachts

Noun

With integrated air and missile defense, anti-submarine warfare capabilities, and long-range strike options, the GMF 140 is positioned as one of the most capable frigates in its size class.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
Japan recently made major deals, including the joint development and transfer of 11 upgraded Mogami-class frigates to Australia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of frigates

Noun

Guests can jump into the sea directly from the back of the ship or enjoy the ship’s compliment of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, sailboats, foam floats, and water trampoline.

— Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
The premium is well worth it for sunset views of the water and a front-row seat to the ferries, fishers, and sailboats passing through.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

Definition of sailboats

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