leech line en · NOUN
Meanings
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A line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail to prevent it from fluttering.
The leechline is ordinarily anchored at the head of the sail[…]
1984, Sven Donaldson, A Sailor's Guide to Sails, page 130:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leech lines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| leechline | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
fr ralingue (line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail) · fi snörppi (line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail)