Synonyms for

Sloop

Verb / slu:p / Another word for sloop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sloop is a sailing boat with a single mast and fore-and-aft sails.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The sloop sailed smoothly across the sea.
  2. John loves to sail his sloop on the weekends.
  3. The sloop was too small to handle the rough waves.
  4. The sloop's mast broke during the storm.
  5. The sloop's crew worked together to raise the sails.

Quotes

  • I can't control the wind, but I can adjust the sails. - Ricky Skaggs
  • My goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself. - John Rousmaniere
  • The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. - William Arthur Ward

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