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moonraker

American  
[moon-rey-ker] / ˈmunˌreɪ kər /

noun

  1. Also called moonsail.  Nautical. a light square sail set above a skysail.

  2. a simpleton.

moonraker British  
/ ˈmuːnˌreɪkə /

noun

  1. nautical a small square sail set above a skysail

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Etymology

Origin of moonraker

First recorded in 1780–90; moon + raker 1

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Mr Wallace said he did not think there was going to be "moonraker and Star Wars lasers in space".

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2021

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