leech line

See also: leechline

English

Alternative forms

• leechline

Noun

leech line (plural leech lines)

1. (nautical) A line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail to prevent it from fluttering.
   • 1984, Sven Donaldson, A Sailor's Guide to Sails, page 130:

     The leechline is ordinarily anchored at the head of the sail […]

Related terms

• leech

Translations

line for tightening the leech of a triangular mainsail

• Finnish: snörppi
• French: ralingue (fr)