GOOSEWINGED


Meaning of GOOSEWINGED in English

/goohs"wingd'/ , adj. Naut.

1. (of a square sail) having the lee clew furled while the weather clew is held taut.

2. (of a fore-and-aft-rigged vessel) having the foresail and mainsail set on opposite sides.

[ 1865-70; GOOSEWING + -ED 3 ]

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