ice yacht

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ice yacht

n
(Individual Sports, other than specified) a sailing craft having a cross-shaped frame with a cockpit and runners for travelling over ice. Also called: iceboat
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Noun1.ice yacht - a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frameice yacht - a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice
iceboat, scooter
vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation
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