catboat

English

noun
Definitions
  • A sailing boat with a single sail, usually rigged on a gaff spar, used for fishing in New England and later adapted for racing and cruising. It has a single mast set near to the bow and a long boom which may extend over the stern.

Etymology

Derived from Irish cot.

Origin

Irish (Donegal)

cot

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