fore-and-aft sail (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 06
def any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction
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Hypernym sail, canvas, canvass, sheet
Hyponym gaffsail, gaff-headed sail; gaff topsail, fore-and-aft topsail; jib; lateen, lateen sail; lugsail, lug; mizzen, mizen; spanker; spritsail; staysail
Part meronym luff
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Hypernym gaffsail, gaff-headed sail; gaff topsail, fore-and-aft topsail; jib; lateen, lateen sail; lugsail, lug; mizzen, mizen; spanker; spritsail; staysail
Part holonym luff
Hyponym sail, canvas, canvass, sheet

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