square rig

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Square rig
Square rig is a generic type of sail and rigging arrangement in which the primary driving sails are carried on horizontal spars which are perpendicular to the keel of the vessel and to the masts. These spars are called yards, the tips of which, beyond the last stay, are called the yardarms. A ship at least partially so rigged is called a square rigger.
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