gabbart

English

Alternative forms

• gabert, gabart, gaabert, gabbard

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• /gæbɝ/ɹ̩t

Noun

gabbart (plural gabbarts)

1. (nautical) A lighter or barge; a small one-masted sailing or coasting vessel designed for inland navigation.