ketch

see definition of ketch

as insailboat
as inyacht
as inboat

Synonyms for ketch

noun a boat propelled with wind by sailcloth

sailboat

noun. a boat propelled with wind by sailcloth

yacht

noun. pleasure boat

Word Origin & History

kind of small sailing vessel, 1650s, earlier catch (mid-15c.), cache (late 14c.), probably from Middle English cacchen "to capture, ensnare, chase" (see catch). Cf. the sense development in yacht.

Example Sentences for ketch

The most difficult part of the business had been old Ketch; but that was managed.

This was one of them, and Ketch anticipated a glorious treat.

Once more we must pay a visit to Mr. Ketch in his lodge, at his supper hour.

But to pummel was one thing, and to arouse Mr. Ketch was another.

Hold your tongue, old Ketch, or I'll call Mr. Harper down to you.

"I expect the worst that has happened may be a battle royal with old Ketch," said he.

The other masters lived at a distance, and Ketch's old legs were aching.

"And that bear of a Ketch won't hurry himself to unlock them," soliloquized he.

"I was not going to leave them to Ketch for witnesses," said he.

Mr. Ketch started as if he had been shot, and his noise dropped to a calm.

ketch

Synonyms for ketch

More words related to ketch

boat

sailboat

yacht