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la·teen | \ lə-ˈtēn 
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\Definition of lateen
(Entry 1 of 2)
: being or relating to a rig used especially on the north coast of Africa and characterized by a triangular sail extended by a long spar slung to a low mast
lateen
nounDefinition of lateen (Entry 2 of 2)
1 or less commonly lateener \ lə-ˈtē-nər \ : a lateen-rigged ship
\ : a lateen-rigged ship2 : a lateen sail
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The first known use of lateen was in 1740
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