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Sailboat

The activity of controlling and navigating a boat which uses sails as its main means of propulsion.

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Sailboat

aloft
Boat; Sailboat

Referring to an item or object that is above the deck. The rope is aloft.

backstay
Boat; Sailboat

A backstay is any single wire that supports the mast from the stern. Without a backstay, the mast would be vulnerable to break.

bend
Boat; Sailboat

A bend refers to connecting two ropes with a knot. EX: Can you throw me a bend Gilligan?

foremast
Boat; Sailboat

The foremast refers to the mast closest to the bow of the boat.

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