"leech line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: leech lines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} leech line (plural leech lines)
  1. (nautical) A line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail to prevent it from fluttering. Wikipedia link: parts of a sail Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: leechline Related terms: leech Translations (line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail): snörppi (Finnish), ralingue (French)
    Sense id: en-leech_line-en-noun-l6rRCJaU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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