Definition of lateen sail
n.
1.
(Naut.)
A
triangular
sail
,
extended
by
a
long
yard
,
which
is
slung
at
about
one
fourth
of
its
length
from
the
lower
end
,
to
a
low
mast
,
this
end
being
brought
down
at
the
tack
,
while
the
other
end
is
elevated
at
an
angle
or
about
forty-five
degrees
; -
used
in
small
boats
,
feluccas
,
xebecs
,
etc
.,
especially
in
the
Mediterranean
and
adjacent
waters
.
Some
lateen
sails
have
also
a
boom
on
the
lower
side
.
Related Words
fore-and-aft
sail
,
lateen
,
lateen-rig
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