Meaning
A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with two masts, main and mizzen, the mizzen being stepped forward of the rudder post.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English catche, from cacchen (“to catch”). For the modern form with /ɛ/, compare the pronunciation /kɛtʃ/ of catch.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: