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lateen

1. la.teen \l*-'te-n\ aj [F (voile) latine lateen sail] : being or relating 
   to a rig used esp. on the north coast of Africa and c haracterized by a 
   triangular sail extended by a long spar slung to a low mast
2. lateen \-'te--n*r\ n also la.teen.er 1: a lateen-rigged ship  2: a 
   lateen sail