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lifting sail

American

noun

Nautical.

a sail that when filled tends to raise the hull of a ship or boat (opposed to driving sail).

Etymology

Origin of lifting sail

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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But it is unclear what percentage of disabled people could work based on available data on types of disabilities, severity of those disabilities, and existing skill sets, if the right job and accommodations were available.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2018

Members are divided into brackets, based on existing skill level, and there will be one eventual winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 24, 2015

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