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lateen-rigged

[ la-teen-rigd, luh- ]

adjective

  1. having lateen sails.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lateen-rigged1

First recorded in 1875–80

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Example Sentences

Possibly a lateen-rigged, sharper-bowed boat would even now be found to be a very fast and handy type for our rivers.

The relative position of the two parts of the brake reminds one of the mast and yard of a lateen-rigged boat.

Two of her masts had square sails, the mizzen being lateen-rigged.

Lateen-rigged feluccas, with white sails set, are wafted to and fro by the gentle breeze.

Then drew a little and loafed a good deal on the Bundar watching the lateen-rigged boats.

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