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

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mainsail aft hauled ropes angle chain line nautical regulates relation rope sail set trimmed wind

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