Windjammer
noun, Informal.
1.
(formerly) a merchant ship propelled by sails.
2.
any large sailing ship.
3.
a member of its crew.
4.
Older Slang. a long-winded person; a great talker.
noun
1.
a large merchant sailing ship
2.
another name for windcheater
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