yawl (n.)

  1. a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)

  2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost

    [ Syn: dandy ]

    yawl (v.)

  1. emit long loud cries; wail in self-pity; howl with sorrow

    [ Syn: howl , ululate , wail , roar , yaup ]

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