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One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

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  1. n. One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
  2. n. (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
  3. One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.
  4. One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft andtrimmed.
  5. n (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind