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fore-and-aft sail

/ˈfɔːr ənd æft seɪl/

翻译: 沿船体龙骨线(纵向)而非横向安装的帆,通常连接在桅杆与帆桁或斜桁上,使船能够有效地逆风航行。

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/ˈfɔːr ənd æft seɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • zh沿船体龙骨线(纵向)而非横向安装的帆,通常连接在桅杆与帆桁或斜桁上,使船能够有效地逆风航行。

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.

    zh纵帆

    • 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.