Word of the Day: Yare

Can you pronounce yare?

Sunday, June 30, 2024

adjective 1. (Of a ship) Responding promptly to the helm; easily manageable. "Despite the ship's large size, it was surprisingly yare on sharp turns." "Nancy traded in her car for something less flashy but more yare." "The captain was relieved to find the ship yare, despite the choppy waves." Germanic, pre-12th century This nautical term developed from the Middle English word "gearu," meaning "prepared, ready." It's also thought to be related to the Dutch word "gaar" ("done, dressed") and the German word "gar" ("ready"). Bigger ships are likely to be less yare than smaller ones, especially when it comes to emergency stops. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words?

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