boomless

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

boom +‎ -less

Adjective[edit]

boomless (not comparable)

  1. (nautical) Without a boom.
    • 2010, Lin and Larry Pardey, The Capable Cruiser: 3rd edition, page 102:
      Another advantage of our boomless staysail is that it can overlap the mast a bit. This gives you a little more sail area and an increase in slot efficiency compared to the shorter-footed boomed staysail.

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