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lateen

la·teen

lateen

 
pronunciation:
lae tin [or] l tin
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
part of speech: adjective
definition: of or designating a triangular sail that is hung on a long, sloping yard, which is in turn attached at an angle to a short mast.
 
part of speech: noun
definition: a ship rigged with one or more lateen sails.