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(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail. / (nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.

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leech

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leech

IPA(Pronunciation)

/liːt͡ʃ/

Noun

(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail. / (nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.

Japanese Meaning

正方形の帆の場合、垂直方向の縁 / 三角形の帆の場合、後部の縁

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After the storm, the crew found a tear along the leech of the square sail.

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嵐の後、乗組員は四角帆の縦縁に裂け目を見つけた。

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(nautical) The vertical edge of a square sail.

To help combat these problems, almost all sailmakers trim the leeches of their headsails to a hollow or concave profile and enclose a LEECHLINE within the leech tabling.

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(nautical) The aft edge of a triangular sail.

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leeches

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