: a fore-and-aft rigged sailboat carrying a mainsail and one or more jibs with a mizzenmast far aft
Illustration of yawl
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe boat does not have an engine and sails using wind power, with maneuvering assistance from a 19-foot yawl boat that pushes against the stern, the website said.BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022