goosewinged
American
[goos-wingd]
/ ˈgusˌwɪŋd /
adjective
Nautical.
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(of a square sail) having the lee clew furled while the weather clew is held taut.
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(of a fore-and-aft-rigged vessel) having the foresail and mainsail set on opposite sides.
Etymology
Origin of goosewinged
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