Synonyms for ketch
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : kech |
Phonetic Transcription : kɛtʃ |
Top 10 synonyms for ketch Other synonyms for the word ketch
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
- 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.
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- Once more we must pay a visit to Mr. Ketch in his lodge, at his supper hour.
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- 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.
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- The other masters lived at a distance, and Ketch's old legs were aching.
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- But to pummel was one thing, and to arouse Mr. Ketch was another.
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- But we will not have any more tricks played at locking up Ketch.
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- "And that bear of a Ketch won't hurry himself to unlock them," soliloquized he.
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- "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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