hoist+the+sails

  • 111wind — I n. [[t]wɪnd,[/t]] lit. [[t]waɪnd[/t]] v. [[t]wɪnd[/t]] n. 1) cvb mer air in natural motion, as that moving horizontally at any velocity along the earth s surface, caused by temperature differentials in air 2) mer a gale; storm; hurricane 3) any …

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  • 112gantline — [ gantlʌɪn] noun Sailing a line passed through a block near the masthead and used to hoist sails or rigging. Origin C18 (orig. girtline): of unknown origin …

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