TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

Saved records

Record 1 1994-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

The convex curve that sailmakers build into the luffs of the mainsails to compensate for mast bend.

CONT

The overlap forward of the line between head and tack is the luff round.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Courbe convexe de la chute du guindant.

CONT

C'est par le supplément de tissu inscrit dans les ronds de guindant et de bordure que l'on donne aux sections de la voile une courbure convenable.

Spanish

Delete saved record 1
Delete all saved records

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: