lateen-rig

• Substantivo que designa o conjunto de velas e cordames de uma embarcação com velas latinas, caracterizado por uma vela triangular presa a uma longa verga inclinada em relação ao mastro.

A noun referring to the rigging system on a lateen-rigged sailing vessel, characterized by a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle to the mast.

1. Sailing rig typeC1formal

   A triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, characteristic of lateen-rigged vessels.

   Vela latina

   • The dhow used a lateen-rig for efficient sailing in the Indian Ocean.
   • Lateen-rigs were common on Mediterranean vessels for centuries.
   • The sailor adjusted the lateen-rig to catch the wind better.

   Sinônimoslateenlateen sail