yawl-rigged

[ yawl-rigd ]

adjective

1. rigged in the manner of a yawl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of yawl-rigged¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

As the launch neared the mouth of the river a yawl-rigged craft with an auxiliary engine had just entered it.

From Project Gutenberg

It had a close resemblance to the jigger of yawl-rigged yachts.

From Project Gutenberg