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Record 1 2014-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A large light sail (such as a spinnaker) set in addition to or in place of an ordinary light sail especially by yachts in moderate weather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Grand foc très creux taillé de manière à faire poche pour les allures du large et du vent arrière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
  • Vela y navegación de placer
DEF

Foque especial, en forma de triángulo esférico, que se hincha con el viento en forma de bolsa y contribuye poderosamente a empujar el barco.

OBS

Se usa especialmente en los yates de regata.

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