Sloop

Pronunciation

 * Other 1: (slo͞op)
 * Other 2: slewp or just sloop
 * Other 2: slewp or just sloop

Noun

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