To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed. Also used in the past as a sign of mourning. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms
To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed. Also used in the past as a sign of mourning. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_nautical_terms
• (v. t.) To offend the feelings or the conscience of (a person) by some action which is considered immoral or criminal; to bring shame, disgrace, or reproach upon. • (v. t.) To reproach; to libel; to defame; to slander. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/scandalize/
Scan'dal·ize transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Scandalized ; present participle & verbal noun Scandalizing ] [ French scandaliser , Latin scandalizare , from Greek skandali`zein .] 1. To off... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/25
On a gaff rig the sail is made loose footed, the clew is brought forward along the boom and the sail cloth is drawn up in folds along the gaff and mast. From this position the sail is instantly available for use. Found on http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm