lateen rig
/ləˈtin rɪɡ/
noun
- A sailing rig that uses a lateen sail, with the sail set on a long yard angled to the mast.
- He learned to handle a lateen-rig during his trip to the Mediterranean.
- The boat's lateen-rig made it easy to sail in light winds.
- Many traditional fishing boats in the region still use a lateen-rig.