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Meaning of asymmetrical spinnaker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A headsail which, like ordinary spinnaker is attached to the boat only in its corners, but is asymmetrically shaped. The shape makes is suitable for winds from beam reach to broad reach whereas ordinary symmetrical spinnaker is best suited for winds from run to broad reach. The tack of the asymmetrical spinnaker is usually attached to a bowsprit instead of a spinnaker pole.

Equivalents

Suomi genaakkeri

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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