Schooner: meaning, definitions and examples
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schooner
[ ˈskuːnər ]
type of boat
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by its fore-and-aft rigging and typically having two or more masts. Schooners are designed for speed and agility, making them suitable for both coastal and open-sea navigation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old schooner sailed gracefully across the bay.
- They restored a historic schooner and took it out sailing.
- The regatta featured several beautiful schooners competing for the trophy.
Translations
Translations of the word "schooner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escuna
🇮🇳 स्कूनर
🇩🇪 Schoner
🇮🇩 schooner
🇺🇦 шхуна
🇵🇱 szkuner
🇯🇵 スクーナー
🇫🇷 schooner
🇪🇸 goleta
🇹🇷 şarkı
🇰🇷 스쿠너
🇸🇦 سفينة شراعية
🇨🇿 plachetnice
🇸🇰 plachetnica
🇨🇳 双桅帆船
🇸🇮 jadrnica
🇮🇸 snekkja
🇰🇿 жүзуші кемесі
🇬🇪 ქანძი
🇦🇿 şkuna
🇲🇽 goleta
Etymology
The term 'schooner' originated in the early 18th century, likely from the Dutch word 'schoener', which means 'to jump' or 'to skip'. This may refer to the ship's ability to sail quickly and nimbly. The design of schooners became popular due to their effectiveness in various sailing conditions, as well as their utility in trade and fishing during the age of sail. By the 19th century, schooners were commonly used across the Atlantic, especially in North America, as they provided a balance between speed and cargo capacity. Their popularity declined with the advent of steam power, but schooners remain an iconic representation of sailing heritage.