crossjack

[ kraws-jak, kros-; Nautical kraw-jik, kroj-ik ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the lowermost square sail set on the mizzenmast of a ship or of a bark with four or more masts; mizzen course.

crossjack

/ ˈkrɒsˌdʒæk; ˈkrɔːdʒɪk; ˈkrɒdʒ- /

noun

1. nautical a square sail on a ship's mizzenmast

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossjack¹

First recorded in 1620–30; cross- + jack ¹

Example Sentences

In comes the brace till the trim suits the mate, when he calls out 'Turn the crossjack brace!'

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