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What is the name of the line or rope that is used to control the main sail?
The line or rope that is used to control the main sail is called the Halyard, and this name is derived from the phrase "Haul the Yard".
What are yatch sails called?
Sheets.Correction:Each sail has its own name based on its position on the boat and upon its usage. A "sheet" is a woven line used to control a sail, typically by controlling the clew, and is not a sail at all.
What is the term for the rope used to raise and lower the sail?
The "rope used to raise and lower sail" is no longer a rope when it has an assigned task aboard ship. It is more correctly referred to as a line, and its' assigned title is "halyard".It is also utilized to hold the sail in place when it is not raising or lowering the sail. The name derives from "haul yard", referring to the movement (hauling) of "yards of cloth".
What is the name given to ropes for hoisting sail?
in a sailing dinghy, the name given to ropes used for hoisting the sail is halyards.
What song is used for CTV winter line up promo 2014?
sail
What is a mathematical name for a line?
The name "line" is actually used in math.The name "line" is actually used in math.The name "line" is actually used in math.The name "line" is actually used in math.
Can furling jibs or mainsails be used partly unfurled or must they be fully opened or closed?
In the case of most offshore yachts, yes, they can be "reefed" (furled and tied down) to reduce the amount of surface area exposed to the wind. However this does depend on the type of furling gear used, some (mostly jibs) can only be used fully unfurled (In general a solid forestay is required for a roller-reefing jib.)
What was the name of the ship Columbus used to sail to the indies?
The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria
What is a name for a pair of parallel line segments?
There is no specific name - other than what you used: "a pair of parallel line segments".
What is the name of the line that is used to define a parabola?
directrix
What determines the name of a line?
Rhythms are generally used to determine what the name of a line of poetry will be. Repeating aural patters are also often used.
1 What is the name of the line with which a compass aligns?
The name of the line for the compass alignment is the index line. The line and the numbers around the outside edge can be used to plot a course to a distant object.
