lugsail

noun

lug·​sail ˈləg-ˌsāl 

-səl

: a 4-sided sail bent to an obliquely hanging yard that is hoisted and lowered with the sail

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from lug entry 3

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lugsail

noun

lug·​sail ˈləg-ˌsāl 

-səl

: a four-sided sail fastened at the top to a yard that hangs at a slant and is raised and lowered with the sail