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Definition of Fore-and-aft sail
1. Noun. Any sail not set on a yard and whose normal position is in a fore-and-aft direction.
Specialized synonyms: Gaff-headed Sail, Gaffsail, Fore-and-aft Topsail, Gaff Topsail, Jib, Lateen, Lateen Sail, Lug, Lugsail, Mizen, Mizzen, Spanker, Spritsail, Staysail
Terms within: Luff
Generic synonyms: Canvas, Canvass, Sail, Sheet
Terms within: Luff
Generic synonyms: Canvas, Canvass, Sail, Sheet