lateen
lateen
Definition
la·teen (la tēn′, lə-)
adjective
designating or of a triangular, fore-and-aft-rigged sail attached to a long yard suspended obliquely from a short mast: now used chiefly on Mediterranean vessels
Etymology: Fr latine < (voile) latine, Latin (sail) < fem. of L Latinus, Latin
noun
a lateen-rigged vessel
lateen
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
Browse dictionary entries near lateen
- latecomer
- Late Latin
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- latch onto
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- lately
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