(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack.
A two-masted fore - and-aft-rigged sailing vessel similar to the ketch but having a smaller jigger mast stepped abaft the rudder.
The forward mast on a sailing vessel.
the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts.
A tall vertical spar, sometimes sectioned, that rises from the keel or deck of a sailing vessel to support the sails and running rigging.
the largest boat carried by a merchant sailing vessel.
Nautical A fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel with at least two masts, a foremast, and a mainmast stepped nearly amidships.
A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.
They shipped out in that sailing vessel.
In the days of sailing vessels the crew were afraid they would be becalmed on the ocean.
the rig on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel.
Nautical The system of ropes, chains, and tackle used to support and control the masts, sails, and yards of a sailing vessel.
The little sailing vessel rolled and swung down the center of the passage between the jagged rows of greengrey rocks .
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