Yawl Definition & Meaning

yawl
noun
  1. a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
  2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost
verb
  1. emit long loud cries; "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"

"Yawl" in song lyrics

See how yawl is used in real songs:

  • "I dig up in y'all like Min Yawl"
    C-Murder f/ Young Guns — On Da Block

Words that rhyme with yawl

Usage tips for "yawl"

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