lateen sail

la·teen sail

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [la-teen, luh- seyl]
- /læˈtin, lə- seɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [la-teen, luh- seyl]
- /læˈtin, lə- seɪl/

Definitions of lateen sail words

noun lateen sail a triangular sail set on a long sloping yard, used especially on the Mediterranean Sea. 1
noun lateen sail a triangular sail bent to a yard hoisted to the head of a low mast, used esp in the Mediterranean 0

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Origin of lateen sail

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30

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Parts of speech for Lateen sail

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lateen sail popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

lateen sail usage trend in Literature

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