Spinnaker

//ˈspɪnəkɚ// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sail supplemental to the mainsail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
  2. 2
    a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To sail using a spinnaker

    "On the port tack layline , you're defenseless against starboard tackers — you have to dip them , no matter how much you may lose doing it — and the wind shadow of boats spinnakering away from the mark can cost you plenty."

Synonyms

All synonyms
jibsailspinney

Example

More examples

"Raising the spinnaker while tacking is not advised."

Related phrases

asymmetrical spinnakerspinnaker pole

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