clipper ship

/ˌklɪpər ʃɪp/
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Other forms: clipper ships

Definitions of clipper ship
  1. noun
    a fast sailing ship used in former times
    synonyms: clipper
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    type of:
    sailing ship, sailing vessel
    a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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