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goosewinged

American  
[goos-wingd] / ˈgusˌwɪŋd /

adjective

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

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


Etymology

Origin of goosewinged

First recorded in 1865–70; goosewing + -ed 3

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