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lateen-rigged
[ la-teen-rigd, luh- ]
adjective
- having lateen sails.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lateen-rigged1
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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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