Ketch
n.
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An almost obsolete form of sailing vessel, with a mainmast and a mizzenmast, -- usually from one hundred to two hundred and fifty tons burden. (Naut.)
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In modern usage, a sailing vessel having two masts, with the main mast taller than the aftermost, or mizzen, mast. (Naut.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Bomb ketch
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See under Bomb.
Ketch
n.
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A hangman. See Jack Ketch.
Ketch
v. t.
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To catch. [Now obs. in spelling, and colloq. in pronunciation.]
To ketch him at a vantage in his snares.