spritsail

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Synonyms: sprit-sail, sprigtail, spritsails, splittail, spritual

Antonyms: sprit-sail, sprigtail, spritsails, splittail, spritual

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} A form of three- or four-sided [[fore-and-aft]] [[sail]] and its [[rig]], supporting the [[leech]] of the [[sail]] by means of a [[sprit]].

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