Associations to the word «Spinnaker»
Noun
- Chute
- Sail
- Genoa
- Rig
- Sloop
- Rigging
- Sailing
- Mast
- Portsmouth
- Cruising
- Nylon
- Tack
- Yacht
- Boom
- Rudder
- Kite
- Pole
- Whisker
- Hull
- Hog
- Subsidiary
- Quay
- Emirate
- Boat
- Software
- Fitting
- Cockpit
- Roller
- Tower
- Sheet
- Wind
- Lift
- Sock
- Handling
- Main
- Turtle
- Bow
- Reaching
- Crew
- Angle
- Deck
- Option
- Guy
- Landmark
- Laser
- Tube
- Corporation
- Basin
- Bag
- Mount
- Carry
- Cat
- Wing
- Restaurant
- Speed
- Performance
- Corner
- Top
- Two
- Class
- Edge
- Length
- Gun
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
SPINNAKER, noun. (nautical) A supplemental sail to the main sail, especially a triangular one, used on yachts for running before the wind.
SPINNAKER POLE, noun. (nautical) A spar used to support the spinnaker
Dictionary definition
SPINNAKER, noun. A large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind.
Wise words
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truants in custody and bring them back to their right
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