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spinnaker

/ˈspɪnəkər/ noun · British & US
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What does spinnaker mean?

noun

A large, triangular sail set on a long yard, used to help a sailing ship tack upwind, or to stabilize the ship when running before the wind.

Example

"The crew adjusted the spinnaker to maximize their speed as they approached the finish line."

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