noun
- Plural of catboat; small sailboats with a single mast set well forward and a single large sail, typically used for recreation or fishing.
Usage: nautical; plural form
Examples
- The harbor was filled with catboats on a sunny weekend.
- Several catboats were moored near the dock, their sails furled.
- Catboats are popular among sailors who prefer simple, single-sail designs.
- The fleet of catboats raced across the bay in the afternoon breeze.
- Many catboats can be sailed by a single person due to their manageable size.