spinnaker

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Noun spinnaker has 1 sense

spinnaker - large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
--₁ is a kind of headsail

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Spinnaker

Description:

A spinnaker is a large sail used in sailing boats. It is usually shaped like a balloon and is used to catch the wind from behind the boat, helping to propel it forward.

Sample Sentences:

During the race, they deployed the spinnaker to gain an advantage in downwind sailing.
The crew unfurled the vibrant red spinnaker as the wind picked up.
He tacked the spinnaker to maximize speed and take advantage of the favorable breeze.

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