leech line
See also:
leechline
English
Alternative forms
leechline
Noun
leech
line
(
plural
leech lines
)
(
nautical
)
A line for tightening the
leech
of a triangular
mainsail
to prevent it from fluttering.
1984
, Sven Donaldson,
A Sailor's Guide to Sails
, page
130
:
The
leechline
is ordinarily anchored at the head of the sail
[
…
]
Related terms
leech
Translations
line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail
Finnish:
snörppi
French:
ralingue
(fr)
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