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cat rig

American  

noun

Nautical.

  1. 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 British  

noun

  1. the rig of a catboat

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Origin of cat rig

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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