Marconi rig

Noun

Meaning

a rig of triangular sails for a yacht

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Bermuda rig Bermudan rig Bermudian rig gunter rig schooner rig cutter rig standing lug rig ketch rig lug rig spritsail rig cat rig junk rig gaff rig yawl rig balanced lug rig

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Hypernyms

rigging rig

Examples

This rig is also called the Marconi rig because of the resemblance of its tall mast and complex standing rigging to Guglielmo Marconi 's wireless (radio) transmission antennas. Source: Internet

Types of sails and layouts Diagram of a Bermuda or Marconi rig on a typical monohull sloop further A traditional modern yacht is technically called a " Bermuda sloop " (sometimes a "Bermudan sloop"). Source: Internet

Sails carried A Marconi rig (Ragtime) designed by John Spencer To maximize the amount of sail carried, the classic sloop may use a bowsprit, which is essentially a spar that projects forward from the bow of the boat. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

marcoms marconi marconi operator Marconian marconigram marconigraph