what does yawl mean
Definition of YAWL. 1. : a ship's small boat: jolly boat.2. : a fore-and-aft rigged sailboat carrying a mainsail and one or more jibs with a mizzenmast far aft. See yawl defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.efinition of YAWL. 1. : a ship's small boat: jolly boat. 2.