Meaning of the word sloop in English

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sloop

US /sluːp/
UK /sluːp/

Noun

a sailboat with a single mast and a fore-and-aft rig, typically with a mainsail and a jib

Example:
The small sloop sailed gracefully across the bay.
They spent the afternoon cruising on their new sloop.