Associations to the word «Pinnace»

Wiktionary

PINNACE, noun. (nautical) A light boat, traditionally propelled by sails, but may also be a rowboat. Pinnaces are usually messenger boats, carrying messages among the larger ships of a fleet.

Dictionary definition

PINNACE, noun. A boat for communication between ship and shore.

Wise words

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