fore-and-aft rig
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of fore-and-aft rig
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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The fore-and-aft rig in its simplicity and the beauty of its aspect under every angle of vision is, I believe, unapproachable.
From The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph
Why, I'll sail any vessel with a fore-and-aft rig.
From Cappy Ricks Retires by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)
Of those three varieties of fore-and-aft rig, the cutter—the racing rig par excellence—is of an appearance the most imposing, from the fact that practically all her canvas is in one piece.
From The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph
Technically speaking, the endangered vessel is not a ship, but a barque, as betokened by the fore-and-aft rig of her mizenmast.
From The Land of Fire A Tale of Adventure by Reid, Mayne
"Why, from her fore-and-aft rig, and the cut of her mainsail, I should say she's down from the port of London; but I'll signal the commodore to come and introduce us!"
From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous
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