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Spinnaker Definition & Meaning

spinnaker
noun
  1. a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind

"Spinnaker" in song lyrics

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  • "sea isle city nj spinnaker"
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Frequently asked questions

What does spinnaker mean?
a large and usually triangular headsail; carried by a yacht as a headsail when running before the wind
What part of speech is spinnaker?
Spinnaker is a noun.

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