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A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.

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  1. n. A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
  2. A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
  3. A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaffand its luff upon the topmast.
  4. n. A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.