vang

[ vang ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. a rope extending from the peak of a gaff to the ship's rail or to a mast, used to steady the gaff.

vang

/ væŋ /

noun

1. a rope or tackle extended from the boom of a fore-and-aft mainsail to a deck fitting of a vessel when running, in order to keep the boom from riding up
2. a guy extending from the end of a gaff to the vessel's rail on each side, used for steadying the gaff

Word History and Origins

Origin of vang¹

1760–70; < Dutch: device for securing something; compare vanglijn bow rope, equivalent to vang + lijn line

Word History and Origins

Origin of vang¹

C18: from Dutch, from vangen to catch

Example Sentences

Vang, or Hakim, upon the same footing as the Anban, both as to rank and pay.

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With this request Vang Khan immediately complied, and Purta set out on her return.

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Then, if Vang Khan should accede to this proposal, Temujin was to appoint his uncle to act as regent during his absence.

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To avoid confusion, however, we shall drop the name Togrul, and call him Vang Khan from the beginning.

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Vang Khan was descended from a powerful line of khans who had reigned over Karakatay for many generations.

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