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cat rig
noun
, Nautical.
- the typical rig of a catboat, consisting of a single mast with a long boom, set well forward and carrying a single gaff or jib-headed sail.
cat rig
noun
- the rig of a catboat
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Derived Forms
- ˈcatˌrigged, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cat rig1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Example Sentences
I strongly advise the beginner to use the cat rig, no matter what type of hull he employs.
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After you have learned to handle a boat under cat rig you can get one with a jib, and learn to sail the more complicated rig.
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Cat rig—A vessel with one mast, placed right in the bow, and carrying a single sail.
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