balloon sail

bal·loon sail

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-loon seyl]
- /bəˈlun seɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buh-loon seyl]
- /bəˈlun seɪl/

Definitions of balloon sail words

noun balloon sail a large light bellying sail used in light winds 3
noun balloon sail a large, light sail, as a jib, used on yachts together with or instead of the customary working sails 3
noun balloon sail any light, loose sail, as a jib or spinnaker, used by a yacht in light wind. 1
noun balloon sail (nautical) A large, light foresail sometimes used instead of a jib. 0

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Origin of balloon sail

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Balloon sail

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balloon sail popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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