schooner

  1. Noun.  (nautical) A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast. There are variants, such as additional square sails on the fore topmast. Compare ketch and yawl which have a main and a mizzen mast.
  2. Noun.  (Australia) A glass of beer. Size varies by state, but it is typically one of the larger measures, except in South Australia; see Beer in Australia: Beer glasses for details.
  3. Noun.  (US) A large goblet or drinking glass, used for lager or ale..

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