lugsail Definition
lug·sail (lug′sāl′; naut., -səl)
noun
a four-sided sail with the upper edge supported by a yard that is fastened obliquely to the mast
Etymology: < ? lug, with reference to hauling sail around the mast in changing course
lugsail Usage Examples
Converse of object
dip: This one is shown here, Now follows the sailing coble with its traditional dipping lugsail.
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