lateens

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A form of lateen — A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lateen
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lateens,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lateens.

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