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Doldrums or equatorial calms
| Глоссарий морских терминов (рангоут, такелаж, устройство судна) |
The equatorial trough, with special reference to the light and variable nature of the winds.[18
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Equatorial, английский
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Luff and touch her, английский
- To bring the vessel so close to wind that the sails shake.[6
- Try how near the wind she will come. (see touching.)
Cut of his jib, английский
The "cut" of a sail refers to its shape. since this would vary between ships, it could be used both to identify a familiar vessel at a distance, and to judge the possible sailing qualities of an unknown one. also used figuratively of people.[15
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