—n.
1 a light sailing-vessel, esp. equipped for racing.
2 a larger usu. power-driven vessel equipped for cruising.
3 a light vessel for travel on sand or ice.
—v.intr. race or cruise in a yacht.
Phrases and idioms:
yacht-club a club esp. for yacht-racing.
Derivatives:
yachting n.
Etymology: early mod.Du. jaghte = jaghtschip fast pirate-ship f. jag(h)t chase f. jagen to hunt + schip SHIP
Useful english dictionary. 2012.