Layline
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Layline is a noun meaning In sailboat racing, an imaginary line extending from the objective (typically a racing mark) to indicate the point at which a boat should tack or jibe in order to clear the mark on the correct side.
Meaning
In sailboat racing, an imaginary line extending from the objective (typically a racing mark) to indicate the point at which a boat should tack or jibe in order to clear the mark on the correct side.
Word Forms
- laylines
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spinnaker, sailing, sheet, jibe, genoa, brace.
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