What is another word for tall ship?
Pronunciation: [tˈɔːl ʃˈɪp] (IPA) 
A tall ship refers to a large sailing vessel with tall masts, typically used in historic times for trading or warfare. Other words to describe such a ship include galleon, frigate, brigantine, clipper ship, and schooner. A galleon is a large Spanish or Portuguese ship with a high forecastle and usually three or four decks. A frigate is a fast, medium-sized warship with one or more gun decks and often with a quarterdeck behind the raised forecastle. A brigantine has two masts and square sails on the foremast, while the mainmast has fore-and-aft sails. A clipper ship is a fast sailing ship with multiple masts and slender lines. Finally, a schooner is a sailing ship with two or more masts, the foremast being shorter than the mainmast.
