Fore-and-aft rigged

Definition of Fore-and-aft rigged

(Naut.)

not rigged with square sails attached to yards, but with sails bent to gaffs or set on stays in the midship line of the vessel. See Schooner, Sloop, Cutter.

- R. H. Dana, Jr.

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