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windjammer

Windjammer (noun) means one who plays a wind instrument, especially a bugler in the army.

noun
1
One who plays a wind instrument, especially a bugler in the army.
2
A sailing ship; especially a large, iron-hulled, square-rigged ship with three or more masts.
3
A member of the crew of a ship of this kind.
4
A windbag, a loquacious person.
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Etymology

From wind + jammer? The nautical senses were originally used contemptuously by sailors on steam vessels.

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What is the meaning of windjammer?

"windjammer" (noun) means one who plays a wind instrument, especially a bugler in the army.

What are the different meanings of windjammer?

"windjammer" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who plays a wind instrument, especially a bugler in the army; 2. A sailing ship; especially a large, iron-hulled, square-rigged ship with three or more masts; 3. A member of the crew of a ship of this kind.

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