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the foot (of sail) Explanation: The lower edge of a triangular sail is called the "foot" of the sail, while the upper point is known as the "head". Bomlik (underlik). (Seilets nedre kant). Mastelik. (Storseilets forkant) Reference: http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia |
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the footrope Explanation: The common terms are "foot bolt rope" or "footrope" for short. It's a part at the foot of the sail, and often used as reference to that part. See reference. Also confirmed by English-Norwegian Technical Dictionary and Clue. Reference: http://www.bartleby.com/61/93/F0239300.html |
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