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Lugsail

A square sail bent upon a yard that hangs obliquely to the mast and is raised or lowered with the sail.

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Junk 70% connected

A fragment of any solid substance; a thick piece. See Chunk.

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Lugger 70% connected

A small vessel having two or three masts, and a running bowsprit, and carrying lugsails. See Illustration in Appendix.

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Lug 92% connected

The ear, or its lobe.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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