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Noun Concept
Categories: Sailing rigs and rigging
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fractional rig  jumper stay  jumper stays
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A rig on a sailing vessel that consists of a foresail, such as a jib or genoa sail, that does not reach all the way to the top of the mast. Open English WordNet
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A rig on a sailing vessel that consists of a foresail, such as a jib or genoa sail, that does not reach all the way to the top of the mast. Open English WordNet
A fractional rig on a sailing vessel consists of a foresail, such as a jib or genoa sail, that does not reach all the way to the top of the mast. Wikipedia
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Fractional rigs were introduced on race boats in order to allow more controllability of the surface of the main sail and also less drag during tacking. Open English WordNet
IS A
rig
HAS PART
jumper stay
Open English WordNet
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fractional rig
Wikipedia
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fractional rig
Wikidata
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Fractional rig
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Fractional Rig, jumper stay, jumper stays

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