Nautical. To force (the sail) flat or close against the mast. Cf. flat, adj. 2e to flat in a sail (see quot. 1772); also absol.
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| 释义 | society > travel > travel by water > directing or managing a ship > use of sails, spars, or rigging > carry specific amount of sail [verb (transitive)] > trim sails > force sail against mast (1) flata1642 Nautical. To force (the sail) flat or close against the mast. Cf. flat, adj. 2e to flat in a sail (see quot. 1772); also absol. |
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