lateen rig

/ləˈtin rɪɡ/
noun
  1. 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.
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