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barques

/bɑːrks/

Meanings
noun
A sailing vessel of three or more masts, with all masts but the sternmost square-rigged, the sternmost being fore-and-aft-rigged

Examples :

"From the shore, we watched several barques, their tall masts and varied sails catching the wind, gracefully entering the harbor. "
nautical sailing vehicle ocean

Related Words

Illustration sailing

sailing verb

/ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

To be impelled or driven forward by the action of wind upon sails, as a ship on water; to be impelled on a body of water by steam or other power.

"The sailboat was sailing swiftly across the lake. "

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afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

Illustration tourists

tourists noun

/ˈtʊərɪsts/ /ˈtɔːrɪsts/

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

"During the summer, the small beach town is crowded with tourists who are there to relax and enjoy the sun. "

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colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

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billowing verb

/ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/ /ˈbɪləwɪŋ/

To surge or roll in billows.

"The thick smoke was billowing from the chimney, darkening the sky. "

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catching verb

/ˈkætʃɪŋ/

(heading) To capture, overtake.

""The runner is catching the leader in the last lap of the race." "

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bobbing verb

/ˈbɑbɪŋ/ /ˈbɒbɪŋ/

To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.

"The ball, which we had thought lost, suddenly bobbed up out of the water."

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watched verb

/wɒtʃt/ /wɑtʃt/

To look at, see, or view for a period of time.

"I watched a movie last night. "

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gracefully adverb

/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/

In a graceful manner.

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage. "

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entering verb

/ˈɛn.təɹ.ɪŋ/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

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cruises noun

/ˈkɹuːzɪz/

A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.

"My parents love to take cruises to the Caribbean every winter. "