lateen sail

Noun

A triangular sail set on a long sloping yard, used especially on the Mediterranean Sea.

ریشه

From the French word 'latine', meaning 'Latin', referring to the triangular shape of the sail.

مثال

• The lateen sail allowed ships to sail efficiently against the wind.
• The fishermen relied on the lateen sail to navigate the choppy waters.
• The design of the lateen sail originated in the ancient Arab world.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Set a lateen sail Hoist a lateen sail Lower a lateen sail Trim a lateen sail