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Lateen-Rigged

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of sailboat rigging in which the sail is triangular and is rigged on a long yard mounted at an angle to the mast.

Example Sentences:

1. The traditional fishing boats in the Mediterranean are often lateen-rigged.
2. The lateen-rigged sails enable the boat to sail efficiently and tack easily.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A sailboat rigged with a lateen sail.

Example Sentences:

1. The lateen-rigged gracefully glided across the serene lake.
2. He set off on his lateen-rigged for a peaceful solo sailing trip.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To equip or adapt a sailboat with a lateen sail.

Example Sentence:

We should lateen-rig this boat to improve its performance in light winds.

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