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Lateen Sail Ləˈti:N Adj Nautical Denoting Rig Triangular

Front lateen
Back lateen
[ləˈti:n]
adj nautical
denoting a rig with a triangular sail (lateen sail) bent to a yard hoisted to the head of a low mast, used esp in the Mediterranean
三角帆
Etymology:
C18 from French voile latine Latin sail

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