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.
noun (nautical)
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
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