English Explanatory Dictionary

lateen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.

Pronunciation

/ləˈtiːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lateen.wav /læˈtiːn/ /ləˈtin/

Word forms

lateen lateens

Etymology

From French latine (“Latin”).

Derived words

lateened lateener
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