lateen
adjective
\
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
2 : a lateen sail
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on lateen
What made you want to look up lateen? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
A Thanksgiving Word Quiz
-
- November comes from a word for which of the following numbers?
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
A Thanksgiving Word Quiz
We are thankful for obscure words.
Take the quiz -
Difficult Vocab Quiz
Another round of challenging vocab!
Take the quiz -
Name That Thing
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
Take the quiz -
Dictionary Devil
The dictionary has been scrambled—can you put it back together?
Play the game
Share lateen
Resources for lateen