LUGSAIL


Meaning of LUGSAIL in English

[ 'lʌgseɪl , -s(ə)l ]

■ noun an asymmetrical four-sided sail, bent on and hoisted from a steeply inclined yard.

Origin

C17: prob. from lug 2 + sail .

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