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Meanings of taper lateen in английском

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Usage of taper lateen in английском
1
Her tapering lateen sails now, as seen in one, appeared like the summit of a lofty pyramid of dark hue, surrounded by the waves.
The Pirate of the Mediterranean: A Tale of the Sea
2
The felucca on seeing this, and apprehending danger, rigged out her tall tapering lateen sails, wing-a-wing, as it is called, one on each side.
Ronald Morton; or, the Fire Ships: A Story of the Last Naval War