Synonyms for ketch

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kech

Phonetic Transcription : kɛtʃ

Top 10 synonyms for ketch

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Définition of ketch

Origin : kind of small sailing vessel, 1650s, earlier catch (mid-15c.), cache (late 14c.), probably from Middle English cacchen "to capture, ensnare, chase" (see catch). Cf. the sense development in yacht.

As in sailboat : noun a boat propelled with wind by sailcloth
As in yacht : noun pleasure boat
As in boat : noun vehicle for water travel

Example sentences :

The most difficult part of the business had been old Ketch; but that was managed.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

This was one of them, and Ketch anticipated a glorious treat.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Once more we must pay a visit to Mr. Ketch in his lodge, at his supper hour.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

Hold your tongue, old Ketch, or I'll call Mr. Harper down to you.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"I expect the worst that has happened may be a battle royal with old Ketch," said he.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

The other masters lived at a distance, and Ketch's old legs were aching.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

But to pummel was one thing, and to arouse Mr. Ketch was another.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

But we will not have any more tricks played at locking up Ketch.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"And that bear of a Ketch won't hurry himself to unlock them," soliloquized he.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

"I was not going to leave them to Ketch for witnesses," said he.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

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