competitionyacht
nounUK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən jɒt/
US /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən jɑːt/
A fast boat built to race against other boats.
The competitionyacht sped across the water to win the race.
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2. A yacht designed and equipped specifically for competitive sailing events.
The team spent months tuning their competitionyacht before the championship.
3. A luxury sailing vessel used in professional racing circuits.
Sponsors lined the harbor to watch the competitionyacht cross the finish line.
4. Any sailboat entered in an official race under class rules.
Officials measured the competitionyacht to confirm it met class specifications.