definition of
[yawl]

[1] #1 yawl n. a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars). wn

[2] #2 yawl v. [howl, ululate, wail, roar, yaup] emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow". wn

[3] #3 yawl n. [dandy] a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost. wn