Leefang
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leefang is a noun meaning A rope through the clew of a jib, holding it amidships while lacing on the bonnet.
Meaning
A rope through the clew of a jib, holding it amidships while lacing on the bonnet.
More Meanings
- A metal bar, fastened at its extremities to the deck, and upon which the sheets of some fore-and-aft sails traverse, particularly the foresail of a sloop or cutter.
Word Forms
- leefangs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include latching, clewline, bowline, footrope, horse, inhaul.
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