Fore-and-aft Rig (Noun)
Meaning
Rig in which the principal sails are fore-and-aft.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The fore-and-aft rig was a common configuration for small sailing vessels in the 19th century.
- A fore-and-aft rig consists of a single mast with a mainsail and a jib, set perpendicular to the wind.
- The cutter's fore-and-aft rig allowed it to sail close to the wind and navigate through narrow channels.
- The fore-and-aft rig on the schooner made it an ideal vessel for cargo transport in coastal waters.
- In a fore-and-aft rig, the boom is typically long and projects far beyond the stern of the boat.