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A group of sails is commonly referred to as a "sail plan" or "sail set." In the context of sailing, the term "rig" can also be used to describe the arrangement and types of sails on a vessel. Additionally, specific groupings of sails, such as those on a sailing ship, might be called a "sail inventory."
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What do sails eat?
Sails eat wind,
When were the sails created?
Over 8,000 years ago. The Ancient Chinese had ships with sails, the Vikings had sails, the Ancient Egyptians had sails, Ancient Romans used sails. They even had a type of canvas sail to provide shade to colosseum fans in the afternoon heat.
What is a group of blackbirds called?
a group of Blackbirds is called a murder
What is the duration of Scarlet Sails film?
The duration of Scarlet Sails - film - is 1.47 hours.
What is a group of mules called?
A group of mules is called a barren, span or pack.
Why are ropes on yachts called sheets?
No , the sails are called the sheets. Wrong - the sails are called SAILS. The control lines to the sails are sheets.
Why are yacht ropes called sheets?
No , the sails are called the sheets. Wrong - the sails are called SAILS. The control lines to the sails are sheets.
If La-teen sails were triangular which type of sails are square?
Square sails (rectangular) were (are) called four-cornered sails.
What were the square sails called on ships?
"Square sails" which are not really square, were/are referred to as four-cornered sails.
Lateen sails were triangular these sails were square?
Trapezoidal, actually. But the square sails were called square sails. Lateen or square could be referred to as yards.
What is it called when you let down the sails of a ship?
When you let down the sails of a ship, it is called "lowering the sails." This action is typically performed to reduce the ship's speed or to prepare for docking. It can also be referred to as "taking in the sails" if the sails are being secured or stowed away.
What is a Dutch building with sails?
A Dutch building with sails is commonly called a windmill.
What is it called a ship with triangular sails?
Sloops, ketches, and yawls have triangular-shaped sails.
Where are the main sails on a ship called?
There are three to four sails on a ship. The main sail is called the main course. Sailing can be complicated at first, but once who get the hang of where all the sails are, it will be easier.
What is the purpose of ropes and sails?
to hold up the sails, and to help steer the ship. its called rigging, by the way...
If lateen sails were triangular what were the square sails called in medieval times?
Square sails are not truly square but rectangular with a longer long side on the bottom perimeter of the sail. They were and are referred to as "four-cornered" sails.
What is another name for the sails of a windmill?
I don't think there is another name other than blade.
