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
Along the rocky coast, maritime traditions endure through historic lighthouses, windjammers, and working waterfronts.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windjammers
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On the first day of the war alone, electronic interference disrupted the navigation systems of more than 1,100 commercial ships in UAE, Qatari, Omani and Iranian waters, according to a Windward report cited by Inside GNSS.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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Capacity remains the key barrier, with Habben Jansen suggesting that there are not enough ships in its fleet to facilitate another network overhaul just yet.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Monegasque racer clearly has an affinity for the Ferretti Group brand, previously taking delivery of the 48 Dolceriva Monza and the 82 Diva Sedici, among other yachts.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Technologies’ system will enhance the war capabilities of the new Miecznik-class frigates.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will build the first three Mogami-class frigates in Japan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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Tucked into the waterfront of the beloved oceanside town of Bar Harbor, West Street Hotel boasts lavish guest rooms with striking views of meandering sailboats and the craggy Atlantic coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Windjammers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windjammers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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