land yacht

noun

Definitions

  1. A vehicle used in land sailing, consisting of little more than a carriage and a sail.

  2. A long, heavy, luxurious automobile, providing a comfortable ride but poor handling…

    A long, heavy, luxurious automobile, providing a comfortable ride but poor handling characteristics.

    • Near-synonyms: boat, sled
    • A frequently cited example is a “land yacht” to describe an SUV: this blend creates a structure out of the ideas behind it, suggesting that the large car moves on the road like a yacht over water

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA