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LEECH LINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

In smaller boats, a light line held loosely on the leech of jib or mainsail, to adjust the curvature of the sail.

CONT

The ... leech lines are used to control the shape and position of the main. [It] should be trimmed so that it presents a smooth, efficient contour without wrinkles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
CONT

[Les] nerfs de chute [...] permettent à volonté de fermer les chutes [...] ou d'empêcher le dévers ou le battement d'une chute un peu allongée.

CONT

Le nerf de chute [...] introduit sous la gaine de chute sert en réglant sa tension d'après la force du vent et l'allure, à donner de la tenue au bord d'une voile ayant tendance à battre.

Spanish

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