noun. A broad-beamed sailboat carrying a single sail on a mast stepped well forward and often fitted with a centerboard.

noun. A boat having a cat-rig.

noun. A small sailboat, with a single mast placed as far forward as possible, carring a sail extended by a gaff and long boom. See Illustration in Appendix.

noun. A sailing boat with a single sail, usually rigged on a gaff spar, used for fishing in New England and later adapted for racing and cruising. Catboats can be recognized by a single mast set near to the bow and a long boom which may extend over the stern.

noun. a sailboat with a single mast set far forward

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