crossjack

crossjack

(ˈkrɒsˌdʒæk; ˈkrɔːdʒɪk; ˈkrɒdʒ-) n (Nautical Terms) nautical a square sail on a ship's mizzenmast

cross•jack

(ˈkrɔsˌdʒæk, ˈkrɒs-; Naut. ˈkrɔ dʒɪk, ˈkrɒdʒ ɪk)

n. the lowermost square sail on the mizzenmast. [1620–30]

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crossjack - the lowermost sail on a mizzenmast mizzen coursesail, canvass, canvas, sheet - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel