"fore-and-aft rig" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fore-and-aft rigs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fore-and-aft rig (plural fore-and-aft rigs)
  1. (nautical) A sailing rig consisting of sails set mainly along the line of the keel. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: fore and aft rig Related terms: fore-and-aft-rigged Translations (sailing rig): gréement de goélette (French)
    Sense id: en-fore-and-aft_rig-en-noun-bDz4J6Hs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

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