The story
So called because it was devised for keeping the vessel's head to the sea when riding at anchor.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
riding sail
Today it means: A triangular sail. Full definition →
Today it means: A triangular sail. Full definition →
So called because it was devised for keeping the vessel's head to the sea when riding at anchor.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.