America's Cup


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America's Cup

n
(Sailing) an international yachting trophy, first won by the schooner America in 1851 and held as a challenge trophy by the New York Yacht Club until 1983
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America's Cup

World’s oldest international sailing competition, first won in 1851 by the schooner America.
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