cat rig

noun

Definition of cat rignext
as in yacht

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat rig
  1. yacht
  2. schooner
  3. cutter
  4. sloop
  5. catamaran
  6. corvette
  7. junk
  8. clipper
Noun
  • Its marina platform, which transforms the back of the yacht into an epic sea-level escape.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Engle then diverted the money to personal purchases, including a yacht, vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury items, authorities said.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of yacht
Noun
  • From there, walk toward Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Derby Wharf before getting back onto the water for a harbor cruise or schooner sail.
    — Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • One fishing vessel on view recalls the grisly story of Howard Blackburn, a Gloucester fisherman who went out as part of a big schooner to the Grand Banks.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of schooner
Noun
  • The 14-story neo-Gothic structure (nicknamed the Jewelers Building) once housed five floors alone of diamond cutters, goldsmiths, and other jewelers, with the rest of the building dedicated to other places for wealthy Detroiters to splurge.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Highly integrated, the company’s teams range from leather artisans and pattern cutters to engineers, architects and retail staff.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of cutter
Noun
  • Just two days after the Hannah was underway, her crew captured the Unity, a sloop loaded with naval stores and lumber, supplies sorely needed by British forces in Boston.
    — Christopher Magra, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
  • Palm Beach Motor Yachts has taken its supermaxi sloop to new heights—quite literally.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of sloop
Noun
  • Couples can book sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, or private charters on the resort's catamaran, Lady Grace.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • On the beach, non-motorized water sports like snorkeling, kayaking, catamaran sailing, and boogie boarding are offered at no extra charge.
    — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Definition of catamaran
Noun
  • Its Russian captain allegedly acted on Russian intelligence and a Russian corvette ran reconnaissance.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The navy also fields six Osa II missile boats, Pauk-class corvettes, minesweepers and numerous smaller patrol and support craft.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Definition of corvette
Noun
  • This event underscores the increasing issue of space junk, especially as NASA plans future moonbases.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Trying to get through Master Farseeker’s musings in a section called Poetics of a Jedi was about as straightforward as bartering with a Teedo junk trader.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of junk
Noun
  • More than improving access to short-form brand campaigns, Amirzadeh centered Clip Tech as a multi-platform clipper network, taking advantage of a growing aspect of the space.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • Grant, meanwhile, discovers that Chris’ night-shift store now has free hair clippers.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Definition of clipper
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“Cat rig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%20rig. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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