Lateen Sail - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition lateen-sail

Definition :

A triangular sail extended by a long yard which is slung at about one fourth of its length from the lower end to a low mast this end being brought down at the tack while the other end is elevated at an angle or about forty five degrees used in small boats feluccas xebecs etc especially in the Mediterranean and adjacent waters Some lateen sails have also a boom on the lower side