lazy jacks

noun

A type of running rigging to assist in handling a fore-and-aft-rigged sail during reefing and furling; consist of a network of cordage which is rigged to a point on the mast and to a series of points on either side of the boom.

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Meanings

lazy jacks1

noun
  1. pluralplural of lazy jack

lazy jacks2

nounlazy jacks pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlynauticalA type of running rigging to assist in handling a fore-and-aft-rigged sail during reefing and furling; consist of a network of cordage which is rigged to a point on the mast and to a series of points on either side of the boom.

Translations

Finnish lazy-jack
  • lazy-jacktype of rigging
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Chicago

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