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noun
nautical A line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind.
synonyms: sheet, shroud, tack, weather sheet.
is a specific kind of: line.
is a broader term that covers: futtock shroud.
is a part of: ship.
domain category: navigation, sailing, seafaring.
derivation: tack, wear round.
Dutch: want
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