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2 | 29% | 11 | Small sail supports | |
3 | 27% | 5 | A small, triangular sail | |
Small Sail Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "JIB" which means:
- noun
- • Any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast) verb
- • Refuse to comply
- • Shift from one side of the ship to the other
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sailboat's jib caught the wind and propelled it forward."
- • "He adjusted the jib to better catch the breeze."
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