goosewinged

[ goos-wingd ]

/ ˈgusˌwɪŋd /

adjective Nautical.

(of a square sail) having the lee clew furled while the weather clew is held taut.

(of a fore-and-aft-rigged vessel) having the foresail and mainsail set on opposite sides.

Nearby words

gooseherd, goosen, gooseneck, gooseneck lamp, goosewing, goosewinged, goossens, goosy, goozle, gop, gopak

Origin of goosewinged

First recorded in 1865–70; goosewing + -ed³

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