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

Democratic Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, a chief author of the proposals last year and this year, said several Democrats had previously raised concerns that the ERA proposal needed to do more to protect the transgender community and reproductive rights.

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Jesse Vang, 39, entered the plea during his arraignment in a Manitowoc County court.

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A judge on April 4 ordered Vang to stand trial on the neglect charge in the disappearance of Elijah Vue.

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Vang is being held on a $20,000 cash bond.

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Baur had left her son to stay with Vang because she wanted him to teach the youngster “to be a man,” according to a criminal complaint.

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