fore-and-aft rig


nounNautical.
  1. a rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft.

Origin of fore-and-aft rig

1
First recorded in 1825–35

Other words from fore-and-aft rig

  • fore-and-aftrigged, adjective

Words Nearby fore-and-aft rig

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