lateen (1 synonym found)

Lateen has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for lateen are fore-and-aft sail. Another word for lateen is fore-and-aft sail. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for lateen?

A synonym for lateen is fore-and-aft sail.

How many synonyms does lateen have?

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What does lateen mean?

(n): a triangular sail; sometimes a quadrilateral sail that is nearly triangular Example: "1980: The lateen sail is triangular or a quadrilateral which is almost triangular, the former being the type

Definition of lateen:

(n) : a triangular sail; sometimes a quadrilateral sail that is nearly triangular
"1980: The lateen sail is triangular or a quadrilateral which is almost triangular, the former being the type used by the Byzantines. — Richard W. Unger, The Ship in the Medieval Economy 600-1600, page 47."
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Definition of lateen:

(n) : a triangular sail; sometimes a quadrilateral sail that is nearly triangular
"1980: The lateen sail is triangular or a quadrilateral which is almost triangular, the former being the type used by the Byzantines. — Richard W. Unger, The Ship in the Medieval Economy 600-1600, page 47."
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