Square-rigged
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Square-rigged is an adjective meaning (nautical, of a ship) Having (approximately) square sails rigged onto spars perpendicular to the keel.
Meaning
(nautical, of a ship) Having (approximately) square sails rigged onto spars perpendicular to the keel.
More Meanings
- Smartly dressed.
Example Sentences
A handsome square-rigged fellow in a double-breasted blue uniform, not burnt, stood at her shoulder.
Synonyms for square-rigged
Depending on context, synonyms include rigged.
Antonyms for square-rigged
Common opposites include fore-and-aft-rigged.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rigged, square, fore-and-aft-rigged, full-rigged, quadruple-masted, wall-sided.
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