lateen
9.9
A boat that has a triangular sail attached to a long angled pole on the mast
- adjective
- /ləˈtin/
- Specialized
:
latina
- You know, that's the last man-of-war with a lateen sail aft.
- lateen sail
- lateen-rigged
Examples
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It's the lateen sail.
Fiction book (2002) -
Her masts and lateen yards were of very fine wood, and sails of cotton had the same appearance as our ships.
Academic text (2002) -
The traditional fishing boat was equipped with a lateen sail that allowed it to navigate the shallow waters easily.
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Her vessel featured a lateen sail, which helped it sail more efficiently against the wind.
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The small yacht had a lateen rig that gave it a distinctive silhouette against the sunset.
Synonyms
9.9
Having a triangular sail on a long slanting pole
applies to vessel or the sail and covers having or rigging that triangular sail
Compounds
lateen-rig
- Specialized
9.9
A triangle-shaped sail hung from a long sloping pole attached to the mast
Surface Forms
lateen positive
Etymology
Lateen (as in 'lateen-rigged') comes from an old word latina meaning 'Latin'. It describes a boat fitted with the triangular 'Latin' sail that lets it move well against the wind.
