Sentences with CROSSJACK
Check out our example sentences below to help you understand the context.Sentences
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"The crossjack is a small triangular sail set immediately above the waterline on the mizzenmast of a sailing vessel."
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"The crew struggled to hoist the crossjack during the storm as the winds howled around them."
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"The crossjack allowed the ship to maintain balance and control in strong winds."
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"Captain Roberts ordered the sailors to furl the crossjack before entering the harbor."
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"The old ship still displayed its worn crossjack proudly, showing its years of sailing."
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"The crossjack fluttered in the breeze as the ship approached the dock."
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"The crossjack was torn during the battle, hindering the ship's maneuverability."
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"The carpenter worked diligently to repair the crossjack before the next voyage."
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"The crossjack was neatly folded and stowed away when the ship was not in use."
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"A gust of wind caught the crossjack, causing it to snap sharply."
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"The crossjack was often used on square-rigged ships to provide additional propulsion."
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"Sailors climbed the rigging to adjust the crossjack for maximum efficiency."
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"The crossjack's position on the mizzenmast required careful handling during tacking maneuvers."
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"The ship's mate oversaw the raising and lowering of the crossjack."
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"The crossjack's canvas had faded, but the sail remained sturdy."
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"The crossjack billowed out gracefully in the wind, propelling the ship forward."
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"During repairs, the sailors noticed a tear in the crossjack and promptly mended it."
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"The crossjack's halyard was securely fastened, ensuring the sail wouldn't come loose."
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"The crossjack swung out of control, knocking a crew member off balance."
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"The captain's commands echoed through the ship as the crew adjusted the crossjack's trim."
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"The crossjack is a square sail set on the lowermost yard on the mizzenmast of a square-rigged ship."
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"The sailors climbed up the ratlines to furl the crossjack during the storm."
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"The crossjack is sometimes referred to as the 'mizzen course.'"
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"They hoisted the crossjack after the wind changed direction."
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"The crossjack provides additional propulsion to the ship."
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"During a maneuver, the crossjack may need to be taken in quickly."
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"The crossjack is usually the third largest sail on a square-rigged ship."
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"The crossjack yard is typically made of sturdy wood."
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"The crossjack can be difficult to handle in strong winds."
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"The sailors adjusted the crossjack to catch the optimal amount of wind."
