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Y2K-compliant
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ya-boo
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yabber
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yacht
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yacht
yacht [ yot ]


noun  (plural yachts)
Definition:
 
1. sailing boat: a sailing boat, often one that has living quarters and is used for cruising or racing
2. motorboat for cruising: a large motorboat used for cruising


intransitive verb  (3rd person present singular yachts, present participle yachting, past and past participle yachted)
Definition:
 
sail in yacht: to sail in a yacht for leisure or sport
[Mid-16th century. < obsolete Dutch jaghte, shortening of jaghtschip 'chasing ship']
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