ALL meanings of catboat
cat·boat
C c - noun catboat a sailing vessel with a single mast, set well forward and often unstayed, and a large sail, usually rigged with a gaff 3
- noun catboat a catrigged sailboat, usually having a centerboard 3
- noun catboat a boat having one mast set well forward with a single large sail. 1
- noun catboat A sailboat with a single mast placed well forward and carrying only one sail. 1
- noun catboat A sailing boat with a single sail, usually rigged on a gaff spar, used for fishing in New England and later adapted for racing and cruising. Catboats can be recognized by a single mast set near to the bow and a long boom which may extend over the stern. 0