yawls

Definition of yawlsnext
plural of yawl

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Noun
  • Guests book by cabin rather than chartering the entire vessel, while still experiencing the intimacy and flexibility typically associated with smaller private yachts.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Boats and yachts greater than 30 feet can stay in a marina or tie off in a canal.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Lathes, cutters, and milling equipment line the shop floor.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
  • Those ships, known for now as the FF (X), will be based on the Coast Guard’s Legend-class national security cutters.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Unlike traditional destroyers or frigates that require large crews, Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels are designed to operate with minimal or no personnel onboard.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
  • The Navy could eventually field 50 to 65 of the new frigates, according to Naval News.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
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“Yawls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yawls. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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