Meaning Of The Word Vang

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vang in American English
either of two ropes running from the end of a gaff to the deck, used to steady the gaff
noun: a rope extending from the peak of a gaff to the ship's rail or to a mast, used to steady the gaff

vang in British English
noun: 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

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