lugsail

• Nom désignant un type de voile quadrangulaire établie sur une vergue inclinée par rapport au mât, utilisée principalement sur les petits navires.

A noun referring to a type of four-cornered sail that is set on a yard mounted at an angle to the mast, commonly used on small vessels.

1. Type of sailC2formal

   A four-cornered sail that is hoisted from a yard which is set at an angle to the mast.

   Voile au tiers

   • The old schooner was rigged with a lugsail for better maneuverability.
   • He learned to hoist the lugsail during his sailing lessons.
   • The lugsail caught the wind perfectly, propelling the boat forward.

   Synonymeslug