Of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel sailing directly away from the wind, with the sails set on opposite sides of the vessel—for example with the mainsail to port and the jib to starboard, to maximize the amount of canvas exposed to the wind. Also see running.
Of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel sailing directly away from the wind, with the sails set on opposite sides of the vessel
• (a.) Said of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with foresail set on one side and mainsail on the other; wing and wing. • (a.) Having a `goosewing.`
sailing down wind with the mainsail and foresail out over opposite sides of the boat
Goose'winged` adjective (Nautical) (a) Having a 'goosewing.' (b) Said of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with foresail set on one side and mainsail on the other; wing and wing.