Triangular Sail Crossword Clue

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Triangular Sail Crossword Answer

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LATEEN

(6 letters)

GOOSEWING

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. shift from one side of the ship to the other
2. refuse to comply
(noun)
1. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

TRIANGULAR (adjective)
1. having three sides
2. having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
SAIL (verb)
1. move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
2. travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
SAIL (noun)
1. an ocean trip taken for pleasure
2. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

LATEEN
(6 letters)
GOOSEWING
(9 letters)

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