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
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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