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noun • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind | ||||||||
| 31% | 6 | Sail control mechanism that aids in bringing down a furled sail | ||||||
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| 27% | 7 | A means to control the shape and tension of a sail | ||||||
verb • To haul out noun • A rope that is used to extend a sail along a spar | ||||||||
The Means I Contrived To Control The Sail Crossword Clue
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MAINSHEET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MAINSHEET
Updated: October 14, 2023
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