vang

noun

ˈvaŋ,
ˈvaiŋ
plural -s
: either of two ropes extending from the peak of a gaff to steady it when the sail is not set

Word History

Etymology

alteration of fang entry 2

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“Vang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vang. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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