trinquete

Definitions of trinquete
  1. noun
    the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
  2. noun
    the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
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    type of:
    lona
    a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
  3. noun
    a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
    synonyms: fiador
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    type of:
    seguro, tope
    a restraint that checks the motion of something
  4. noun
    mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction
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