spinnaker

Meanings

• noun

  A large triangular sail set on a fore-and-aft mast and used especially in racing to catch the wind from behind.

  - "The spinnaker is hoisted when the wind is coming from behind the sailing boat."
  - "The racing yacht was flying its colorful spinnaker as it turned the windward mark."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspɪnəkə/
   
   
   
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Variants

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spinnaker , spinnakers

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'spennecocor', meaning 'spar carrier'. The name refers to the spar used to support the sail.

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Trivia

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1. The spinnaker was first used in competitive sailing in the late 19th century.

2. The largest spinnaker ever used in sailing measured over 3,000 square meters (32,300 square feet).

3. The record for the fastest time to hoist a spinnaker in a sailing race is held by the crew of the yacht 'Oracle Team USA' in the 2013 America's Cup, who set the record in just 19 seconds.

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1. Fore-and-aft rig: A type of sailing rig where the mast is set perpendicular to the direction of the boat's motion and the sail is hung between the mast and the stern.

2. Windward mark: A buoy or mark that sailboats must round in a clockwise direction when sailing around a racecourse.

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The spinnaker is a popular sail used in competitive sailing and yacht racing. It is known for its distinctive shape and the excitement it brings to the race when it is hoisted.

How to Memorize "spinnaker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large triangular sail set on a mast at the back of a sailing boat.
   - Visualize the sail filling with wind and the boat turning as it catches the wind from behind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spinnaker' with sailing, wind, and racing.
   - Think of a large triangular sail used in competitive sailing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'spinnaker' by associating it with the image of a sailing boat with a large triangular sail at the back.
   - Use the acronym S-P-I-N-N-A-K-E-R to remember the word: Sailing, Powerful, In, Nautical, A, Kite, E, Racing, Sail.

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