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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

late reaction late replicating chromosome late rickets late seizure late seral species late seral treatment late syphilis late systole late tackle late unpleasantness

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

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