lugsail
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lugsail
1670–80; Middle English lugge pole (now dial.; cf. log 1) + sail
Example Sentences
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The same afternoon the Swallow chased a large lugsail boat, with fourteen hands in her, and supposed to belong to the Kent.
From King's Cutters and Smugglers 1700-1855 by Chatterton, E. Keble (Edward Keble)
We felt about, and found a lugsail and an oar.
From The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book by Unknown
The light was growing each moment, the breeze dying fast, and presently the damp lugsail slatted against the mast.
From The League of the Leopard by Bindloss, Harold
She carried a single mast, which listed forward; her lugsail was stretched upon dozens of bamboo yards; she drew hardly any water.
From Moran of the Lady Letty by Norris, Frank
The gig carried a small mast and lugsail, and, the faint wind blowing fair down the creek, the Captain suggested our hoisting them.
From Poison Island by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
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