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    Schooner (en. Schooner)

    /ˈskuː.nər/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A two-masted sailing vessel, with the front mast shorter than the rear mast.
    The old schooner sailed along the coast.
    Le vieux schooner naviguait le long de la côte.
    A sailing boat, often used for commercial or tourist purposes.
    We took a cruise on a schooner through the islands.
    Nous avons fait une croisière sur un schooner à travers les îles.
    A type of sailing ship with a unique mast configuration.
    The schooner was built in 1910 and is still seaworthy.
    Le schooner a été construit en 1910 et est toujours en état de naviguer.

    Etymology

    The term 'schooner' comes from 17th century English, designating a type of boat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sail in a schooner
    Sailing with a type of schooner boat.
    naviguer en schooner
    sailing cruise on a schooner
    A sailing trip, usually for pleasure.
    croisière en schooner
    wooden schooner
    A type of schooner made of wood, often prized for its beauty.
    schooner en bois

    Related Words

    mast
    A vertical structure supporting the sails of a boat.
    mât
    sail
    A canvas used to propel a sailing boat.
    voile
    navigation
    The art of steering a ship from one place to another.
    navigation

    Slang Meanings

    A beer schooner
    Order a beer schooner to accompany your meal.
    Commandez un schooner de bière pour accompagner votre repas.
    To get schoonered
    He got schoonered by his friends; they boarded him without him knowing.
    Il s'est fait schooner par ses amis, ils l'ont embarqué sans qu'il le sache.