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lateen
adj.
(Nautical) having a triangular sail (of a ship)
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Lateen
A lateen (from French latine, meaning "Latin") or latin-rig is a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction.
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lateen
Noun
1. a triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean
(synonym) lateen sail
(hypernym) fore-and-aft sail
(part-holonym) lateen-rig
Adjective
1. rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail
(synonym) lateen-rigged
(similar) rigged
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Lateen
(a.)
Of or pertaining to a peculiar rig used in the Mediterranean and adjacent waters, esp. on the northern coast of Africa. See below.
Of or pertaining to a peculiar rig used in the Mediterranean and adjacent waters, esp. on the northern coast of Africa. See below.
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