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wind·jam·mer

 (wĭnd′jăm′ər)
n.
1. A large square-rigged cargo ship.
2. A large, usually schooner-rigged sailing vessel that takes passengers for cruises.
wind′jam′ming n.
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windjammer

(ˈwɪndˌdʒæmə)
n
1. (Nautical Terms) a large merchant sailing ship
2. (Clothing & Fashion) another name for windcheater
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wind•jam•mer

(ˈwɪndˌdʒæm ər, ˈwɪn-)

n.
any large sailing ship.
[1890–95, Amer.]
wind′jam`ming, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.windjammer - a large sailing shipwindjammer - a large sailing ship      
sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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Translations

windjammer

[ˈwɪndˌdʒæməʳ] N → buque m de vela (grande y veloz)
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windjammer

n → Windjammer m
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