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Definition of Lateen

1. Adjective. Rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail.

2. Noun. A triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean.

Definition of Lateen

1. a. Of or pertaining to a peculiar rig used in the Mediterranean and adjacent waters, esp. on the northern coast of Africa. See below.

Definition of Lateen

1. Noun. (nautical) 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Lateen

1. a sailing vessel [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lateen

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late unpleasantnesses latebra latecomer latecomers lated lateen (current term) lateen-rig lateen-rigged lateen sail lateener

lateeners lateens lateish lately laten latence latences latencies latency

Literary usage of Lateen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Ancient Magan: The Secrets of Tell Abraq by Daniel T. Potts (2000)
"The lateen sail is shown as an isosceles triangle above it. fishing and the copper transportation, it is simply inconceivable that the inhabitants of Tell ..."

2. Report on the Ship-building Industry of the United States by Henry Hall (1884)
"When properly designed, the sails present the appearance of a large and showy triangle of canvas, reviving in outline and effect the old lateen sail. ..."

3. Winston's Cumulative Loose-leaf Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Bookedited by Charles Morris edited by Charles Morris (1921)
"It is extended by a lateen yard, which is slung across a mast so as to make an angle of about 45 degrees with it, the lower portion of the yard being about ..."

4. Hunt's Yachting Magazine (1868)
"My attention has been called to the subject of lateen Sails by the last letter of ... The yard of a lateen sail will inevitably bend; no contrivance will ..."

5. Old Sea Wings, Ways, and Words, in the Days of Oak and Hemp by Robert Charles Leslie (1890)
"Old three-masters—The polacca—A Genoese carrack—The lateen- yard—The strength of the pine—Mast-building—The old French chasse-maree—Beer Head boats—Beaching ..."

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