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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 6 | Sail control mechanism that aids in bringing down a furled sail | |
3 | 27% | 7 | A means to control the shape and tension of a sail | |
The Means I Contrived To Control The Sail Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MAINSHEET" which means:
- noun
- • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
An example sentence would be:
- • "She pulled on the mainsheet to trim the sail."
- • "The mainsheet got tangled in the cleat."
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The Guardian Cryptic12 Jun 2000 | Across 17 | |
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