Definitions for Regatta
rɪˈgæt ə, -ˈgɑ təre·gat·ta

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regattanoun

   a meeting for boat races

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regattanoun

   A series of boat races, although sometimes used for a single race.

2. regattanoun

   A striped cotton fabric.

3. Etymology: From (Venetian dialect) regatta, from regattare, possibly from recatare

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regatta

   Boat racing is a sport in which boats, or other types of watercraft, race on water. Boat racing powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient Egypt, and it is likely that people have engaged in races involving boats and other water-borne craft for as long as such watercraft have existed. A regatta is a series of boat races. The term comes from the Venetian language, with regata meaning "contest" and typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type (or "class") championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place. Although regattas are typically amateur competitions, they are usually formally structured events, with comprehensive rules describing the schedule and procedures of the event. Regattas may be organized as championships for a particular area or type of boat, but are often held just for the joy of competition, camaraderie, and general promotion of the sport. One of the largest and most popular rowing regattas is the Henley Royal Regatta held on the River Thames, England. One of the largest and oldest yachting regattas in the world is Cowes Week, which is held annually by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England, and usually attracts over 900 sailing boats. Cowes Week is predated by the Cumberland Cup (1775), Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta (1822) and Port of Plymouth Regatta (1823). North America's oldest regatta is the Royal St. John's Regatta held on Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland every year since 1818. The term "regatta" is from Venetian regata ("contention for mastery"), from regatare ("compete, haggle, sell at retail"), possibly from recatare. There exist other traditional and centuries old boat races like Vallam kali of Kerala, India and Dragon Boat Race from China.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Regattanoun

   originally, a gondola race in Venice; now, a rowing or sailing race, or a series of such races

2. Etymology: [It. regatta, regata.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regatta

   A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas. A regatta often includes social and promotional activities which surround the racing event, and except in the case of boat type championships, is usually named for the town or venue where the event takes place. Although regattas are typically amateur competitions, they are usually formally structured events, with comprehensive rules describing the schedule and procedures of the event. Regattas may be organized as championships for a particular area or type of boat, but are often held just for the joy of competition, camaraderie, and general promotion of the sport. Sailing race events are typically held for a single class and usually last more than one day. Regattas may be hosted by a yacht club, sailing association, town or school as in the case of the UK's National School Sailing Association and Interscholastic Sailing Association regattas or Intercollegiate Sailing Association regattas. One of the largest and most popular rowing regattas is the Henley Royal Regatta held on the River Thames, England. One of the largest and oldest yachting regattas in the world is Cowes Week, which is held annually by the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes, England, and usually attracts over 900 sailboats. Cowes Week is predated by the Cumberland Cup, Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta and Port of Plymouth Regatta. North America's oldest regatta is the Royal St. John's Regatta held on Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's, Newfoundland every year since 1826.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Regatta

   rē-gat′a, n. a race of yachts: any rowing or sailing match. [It. regatta, rigatta—Old It. regattare, to haggle, prob. a form of It. recatare, to retail—L. re-, again, captāre, to catch.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. regatta

   A rowing-match formerly peculiar to the republic of Venice; but now the term is applied to yacht and boat races in general.

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1. rattage

2. garetta

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Regatta in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Regatta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Regatta in a Sentence

1. Mario Andrada:

   The test events show that we are in the right place and during the Games we are going to test the water every single day, in that way we will be able to shift the positioning of the regatta areas should we find a spot that is not as clean as the others. We are going to be in good shape.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Regatta
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Regatta
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regatta
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Regatta
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Regatta
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Regatta
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=Regatta