1. A triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the Mediterranean
   "The traditional dhow was equipped with a large lateen sail";
   - lateen sail

1. Rigged with a triangular (lateen) sail
   "The lateen-rigged dhow was a common sight in the harbour";
   - lateen-rigged

Derived forms: lateens

See also: rigged

Type of: fore-and-aft sail

Part of: lateen-rig

Encyclopedia: Lateen