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Rarelateen
The correct spelling is lateen.
How to pronounce lateen
noun
IPA: /ləˈtiːn/
Say it like: Lat-een
The correct spelling is lateen. 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.
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Definition
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.
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