Associations to the word «Lateen»
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Wiktionary
LATEEN, noun. (nautical) A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.
Dictionary definition
LATEEN, noun. A triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean.
LATEEN, adjective. Rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.