What is a large triangular sail called?
A lateen (from French latine, meaning “Latin”) or latin-rig is a triangular sail set on a long yard mounted at an angle on the mast, and running in a fore-and-aft direction.
What is a small three cornered sail called?
The crossword clue Small three-cornered sail with 3 letters was last seen on the December 26, 2020. We think the likely answer to this clue is JIB.
What’s an ancient Mexican?
Ancient Mexican : 5 answers – Crossword-Clue
| Ancient Mexican | MAYA | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Mexican | AZTEC | 5 |
| Ancient Mexican | MAYAN | 5 |
| Ancient Mexican | OLMEC | 5 |
| Ancient Mexican | TOLTEC | 6 |
Did away with 9 letters?
do away with Crossword Clue
| Answer | Letters | Options |
|---|---|---|
| do away with with 9 Letters | ||
| ERADICATE | 9 | found |
| do away with with 11 Letters | ||
| EXTERMINATE | 11 | found |
What is the jib on a sailboat?
jib, in sailing ships, triangular sail rigged to a stay extending from the foremast, or foretopmast, to the bowsprit or to a spar, the jibboom, that is an extension of the bowsprit. The jib is first known to have been used on one-masted vessels.
What is a British farewell?
“Later” “Cheerio!” “So long!” “See you later!” “Ciao!”
What is the French policeman called?
Gendarmerie Nationale
The French Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale or GN) is a police force under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior. The French Gendarmerie is a military institution created to ensure public safety. It guarantees the protection of individuals and their properties, informs, warns and rescues.
What is a word for immeasurably bad?
The most likely answer for the clue is ABYSMAL.
What is a five-armed marine creature called?
Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for FIVE-ARMED MARINE CREATURE [starfish]
Who invented the triangular sail?
the Arabs
Lateen sails were developed by the Arabs, then adopted in the eastern Mediterranean. Because they were used in the Mediterranean, northern sailors gave them the name “lateen” from “Latin.” A lateen sail is a triangular piece of cloth.