tall ships

Definition of tall shipsnext
plural of tall ship
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Noun
  • To top it off, the X-Shinobi yachts are equipped with hybrid diesel-electric propulsion systems, ensuring a quiet and fume-free cruising experience for guests while helping to reduce the environmental impact of marine tourism.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
  • So many of celebrity culture’s finest moments have taken place on or around yachts in recent years.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The tranquil, turquoise waters of this part of Virgin Gorda are ideal for yachts and sailboats, which stake out a spot here for a night or two.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Foxes use a variety of calls, including barks, howls, yaps, and growls.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And while humans can often discern animal distress calls or differentiate dog barks, many animal noises may seem inconsequential to the untrained human ear.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Having junk hauled away costs money.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • For me, Storage Wars was an addiction and Darrell was the loveable loser who was always looking for that $40 bill in a pile of junk.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Tall ships.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tall%20ships. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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