smoke sail

noun

A small sail in the lee of the galley stovepipe, to prevent the smoke from annoying people on deck.

Meanings

nounsmoke sail (plural smoke sails)

plural smoke sails

  1. A small sail in the lee of the galley stovepipe, to prevent the smoke from annoying people on deck.
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Chicago

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