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noun
The position of a sailing vessel leeward of another in battle, often restricting manoeuvrability and gunnery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, uncountable
Topics: government, military, naval, navy, politics, war
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: weather gauge
History
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