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A line or piston system on a sailboat used to exert downward force on the boom and thus control the shape of the sail; a martingale
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Boom vang — A boom vang (US) or kicking strap (UK) is a line or piston system on a sailboat used to exert downward force on the boom and thus control the shape of the sail. An older term is martingale .The vang typically runs from the base of the mast to a… … Wikipedia
boom vang — a fitting used to pull a boat s boom down and help control the shape of the sail. → vang … English new terms dictionary
boom vang — /ˈbum væŋ/ (say boohm vang) noun → vang …
boom vang — rigging secured to prevent the boom from lifting (Nautical) … English contemporary dictionary
Vang — may refer to: *Vang, Oppland, a municipality in Oppland, Norway *Vang, Hedmark, a former municipality in Hedmark, Norway *Vang, a village in Ka Choun, Cambodia *Vəng, Azerbaijan *Boom vang, a sailing part … Wikipedia
vang — /væŋ/ (say vang) noun a light tackle passing from near the foot of a mast to the boom somewhat abaft the mast and used to heave the boom down and thus flatten the sail; boom vang. {Dutch: catch} …
Boom (sailing) — In sailing, a boom is a spar (pole), along the foot (bottom) of a fore and aft rigged sail, that greatly improves control of the angle and shape of the sail. The primary action of the boom is to keep the foot of the sail flatter when the sail… … Wikipedia
vang — 1. verb To undertake for at the Font; be godfather or godmother to. 2. noun a) A boom vang, a strap or line which exerts downward pressure on the boom near where it joins the mast of a fore and aft rigged sailboat … Wiktionary
vang — [vaŋ] noun Sailing 1》 each of two guy ropes running from the end of a gaff to the deck. 2》 (also boom vang) a fitting used to pull a boat s boom down and help control the shape of the sail. Origin C18: var. of obs. fang, denoting a gripping… … English new terms dictionary
Wishbone boom — The wishbone boom on sailing craft is most commonly seen on windsurfing boards (sailboards).The wishbone boom on larger sailing craft is a double sided boom set at an angle to the mast and typically supported by line stays from the leading edge… … Wikipedia
