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Meaning of lazy jacks | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of running rigging to assist in handling a fore-and-aft-rigged sail during reefing and furling; consist of a network of cordage which is rigged to a point on the mast and to a series of points on either side of the boom.

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Suomi lazy-jack

CEFR level

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

lazy Kate lazy Lawrence lazy lobster lazy louse lazy man's load lazy painter

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