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lateen-rigged

lateen-rigged

9.9
Having a triangular sail on a long slanting pole
  • adjective
  • /ləˈtinˌrɪɡd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : con vela latina
  • The boat was lateen-rigged, allowing it to sail efficiently against the wind.

Examples

  • Many traditional Mediterranean fishing vessels are lateen-rigged for better maneuverability.

  • We admired the elegant lines of the lateen-rigged dhow as it crossed the bay.

  • The lateen-rigged boat sailed smoothly across the bay.

  • Have you ever seen a lateen-rigged vessel in action?

  • The lateen-rigged vessels are ideal for navigating coastal waters due to their maneuverability.

  • He admired the lateen-rigged sailboats as they glided gracefully across the harbor.

  • During the festival, several lateen-rigged boats with colorful sails participated in the race.

Synonyms

lateen
vslateen-rigged
  • Specialized
9.9

A boat that has a triangular sail attached to a long angled pole on the mast

has the same meaning but uses a hyphenated written form

Surface Forms

lateen-rigged positive

Morphology

lateen-rigged = lateen + rig (transparent) = lateen + rig + ed

The adjective is formed by applying the regular past-participial/adjectival '-ed' to a compound 'lateen rig' meaning 'a rig using a lateen sail', so the meaning 'fitted with a lateen sail' is directly derived.

Etymology

Lateen-rigged comes from lateen, a word that originally meant 'Latin' because this triangular sail was used by Latin-speaking sailors around the Mediterranean. So a lateen-rigged boat is fitted with that long, angled pole and triangular sail, which helps it turn well and even sail toward the wind.