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n. [ See Jacare. ] (Zool.) A South American crocodilian (Jacare sclerops) resembling the alligator in size and habits. The eye orbits are connected together, and surrounded by prominent bony ridges. Called also spectacled alligator, and spectacled cayman. [ Written also jacare. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The name is also applied to allied species. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Bot.) A West Indian name for two large timber trees (Podocarpus coriaceus, and Podocarpus Purdicanus) of the Yew family. The wood, which is much used, is pale brownish with darker streaks. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ D. jagt, jacht; perhaps properly, a chase, hunting, from. jagen to chase, hunt, akin to G. jagen, OHG. jagōn, of uncertain origin; or perhaps akin to OHG. gāhi quick, sudden (cf. Gay). ] (Naut.) A light and elegantly furnished vessel, used either for private parties of pleasure, or as a vessel of state to convey distinguished persons from one place to another; a seagoing vessel used only for pleasure trips, racing, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]

Yacht measurement. See the Note under Tonnage, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To manage a yacht; to voyage in a yacht. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One engaged in sailing a yacht. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Sailing for pleasure in a yacht. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. See Yachtsman. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Yachtsmen One who owns or sails a yacht; a yachter. [ 1913 Webster ]