windjammer Definition
- 1a sailing ship, especially one with a large number of masts and sails
- 2a sailor on a windjammer
Using windjammer: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "windjammer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The harbor was filled with windjammers.
Example
He worked as a windjammer for several years.
windjammer Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for windjammer
- clipper
- brigantine
- barque
- galleon
- sailing ship
Phrases with windjammer
square-rigged windjammer
a type of windjammer that has square sails rigged on all of its masts
Example
The square-rigged windjammer was a common sight in the 19th century.
three-masted windjammer
a type of windjammer that has three masts
Example
The three-masted windjammer was used for transporting cargo across the Atlantic.
a gathering of windjammers for a display or competition
Example
The annual windjammer parade draws crowds of spectators to the harbor.
Summary: windjammer in Brief
A 'windjammer' [ˈwɪndˌdʒæmər] is a type of sailing ship, often with multiple masts and sails. It can refer to the ship itself or a sailor who works on it. Examples include 'The harbor was filled with windjammers' and 'He worked as a windjammer for several years.' Variations include the 'square-rigged windjammer,' the 'three-masted windjammer,' and the 'windjammer parade.' Synonyms include 'sailing ship,' 'clipper,' 'brigantine,' 'barque,' and 'galleon.'
