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The correct spelling is sloops.

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noun

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The correct spelling is sloops. A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A single-masted sailboat with only one headsail.
  2. 2.A sailing warship, smaller than a frigate, with its guns all on one deck.
  3. 3.A sloop-of-war, smaller than a frigate, larger than a corvette.

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