spinnaker

Speech parts

1. spinnaker - Noun

2. spinnaker - Verb

Meaning

A large triangular sail set upon a boom, -- used when running before the wind.

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Also the wing on wing configuration cannot be heeled over to reduce waterline whereas the spinnaker configuration can be. Source: Internet

It is also less successful sailing downwind; the addition of a spinnaker is necessary for faster downwind speed in all but the strongest winds, and the spinnaker is an intrinsically unstable sail requiring continuous trimming. Source: Internet

Cynthia O’Rourke, of Cape Elizabeth, has been promoted to principal at Maine-based wealth management firm Spinnaker Trust. Source: Internet

However this configuration tends to dip the bow due to leverage applied lower on a jib than on a spinnaker, requiring crew to move aft to counterbalance the dip. Source: Internet

A large spinnaker was carried on a spinnaker boom, when running down-wind. Source: Internet

Spinnaker Trust now owns 592,399 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $80,868,000 after acquiring an additional 10,169 shares in the last quarter. Source: Internet

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