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Meaning of leech line | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail to prevent it from fluttering.

Equivalents

Suomi snörppi

Français ralingue

Examples

“The leechline is ordinarily anchored at the head of the sail[…]”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

leech-finger leechbook leechcraft leechdom Leeched leecher