bermuda rig (Meaning)
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bermuda rig (n)
a rig of triangular sails for a yacht
Synonyms & Antonyms of bermuda rig
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bermuda rig Sentence Examples
- The sailboat's bermuda rig consisted of a triangular mainsail and a jib.
- The racing yacht sported a large bermuda rig for optimal speed.
- The traditional bermuda rig on the fishing boat was replaced with a modern square-top mainsail.
- The fore-and-aft sails of the bermuda rig provided exceptional maneuverability.
- The windward performance of the bermuda rig was unsurpassed by other sail plans.
- The high mast of the bermuda rig allowed for a larger sail area.
- The simplicity of the bermuda rig made it popular among both recreational and competitive sailors.
- The leech of the bermuda rig was often fitted with battens to control its shape.
- The reef points on the bermuda rig allowed for quick sail reduction in strong winds.
- The bermuda rig has been the dominant sail plan for racing and cruising sailboats for centuries.
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a rig of triangular sails for a yacht
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sailboat's bermuda rig consisted of a triangular mainsail and a jib.
The racing yacht sported a large bermuda rig for optimal speed.
The traditional bermuda rig on the fishing boat was replaced with a modern square-top mainsail.
The fore-and-aft sails of the bermuda rig provided exceptional maneuverability.
