aback - Originated in sailing, as a ship was taken aback when a strong gust of wind suddenly blew the sails back against the mast, causing the ship to stop momentarily. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Switch to...
47. what do you have to do when sailing against the wind a. move in a straight line. b. allow the sail to flap. c. lower the sail. d. tack the boat. 48. where can you probably find the text 免费查看参考答案及解析 题目: 45. what should you consider first while sailing a. sa...
This maneuver is used to navigate against the wind, allowing the boat to move forward in a zigzag pattern, known as beating or making headway. Tacking requires precision and coordination to ensure that the sails are properly adjusted and the boat does not lose momentum. The opposite of tacking...
sailing ship,sailing vessel- a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts sharpie- a shallow-draft sailboat with a sharp prow, flat bottom, and triangular sail; formerly used along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States ...
Sailingon a beatrequiresskillandstrategy, as the boat needs to tack, or zigzag, to make progress against the wind. Efficient Use of Sails Sailboats are designed to harness the power of the wind efficiently. Byadjusting the sailsand boat orientation, sailors can optimize the airflow over the ...
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2) There is a knot in the board. 这块木板上有个结。 3) My hair knots easily. 我的头发爱打结。 4) The knot was fastened in such a way that it was 第2页 第3页 计算机的反馈能使我们更新程序。 5. swoop n.俯冲,攫取 v. 抓取,突然袭击 1) Police made a dawn swoop. 警方...
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The Bermuda designation refers to the fact that the sail which has its forward edge (the "luff") against the mast (the main sail) is a sail roughly triangular in shape. Addionally, Bermuda sloops only have a single sail behind the mast. Other types of sloops are gaff-rigged sloops ...
This historic event will feature DN sailors from Germany, Sweden, and China, competing against the backdrop of the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains. This event also demonstrates that removing snow for ice sailing can be done with enough will and equipment (and likely an unlimited budget.) For a...