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гаффинг

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gaff [gæf] N

1. gaff (angling):

gaff
остро́га f

2. gaff naut:

gaff
га́фель m

Phrases:

to blow the gaff Brit inf
выдава́ть секре́т
to blow the gaff Brit inf
проболта́ться

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A heavy, hard-riding type soon developed, with short gaffs, low sails, large jibs and booms extending far over the stern.
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Some also carry a topsail above the uppermost or only spanker, called the gaff sail.
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The weight of the gaff spar high in the rigging can be undesirable.
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The primary purpose of the gaff vang is to reduce the twist in the sail caused by the boom sagging away to leeward.
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She is 32 meters long with a gaff rig, hand winches, and traditional ropes and canvas sails.
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