racing yacht
nounUK /ˈreɪsɪŋ jɒt/
US /ˈreɪsɪŋ jɑːt/
A fast boat with sails that people race against each other.
The racing yacht sped across the water to win the cup.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A yacht built and equipped specially for competitive sailing.
The team bought a new racing yacht for the season.
3. A fast motor yacht designed for speed contests.
The powerboat club showed off its sleek racing yacht.
4. A boat used in a specific sailing race event.
Each racing yacht in the fleet had a different sail number.