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fore-and-aft sail

/ˈfɔːr ənd æft seɪl/

Traducción: Tipo de vela colocada a lo largo de la línea de la quilla, no a través del barco, generalmente sujeta a un mástil y a una botavara o verga, lo que permite navegar eficazmente contra el viento.

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/ˈfɔːr ənd æft seɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • esTipo de vela colocada a lo largo de la línea de la quilla, no a través del barco, generalmente sujeta a un mástil y a una botavara o verga, lo que permite navegar eficazmente contra el viento.

A type of sail set along the line of the keel, rather than across the ship, typically attached to a mast and a boom or gaff, allowing for efficient sailing into the wind.

  1. Type of sailC2formal

    A sail set along the line of the keel, rather than across the ship, typically attached to a mast and a boom or gaff.

    esvela de cuchillo

    • The schooner was rigged with fore-and-aft sails for better maneuverability.
    • He adjusted the fore-and-aft sail to catch the wind more efficiently.
    • Fore-and-aft sails are common on modern yachts.