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junkclick to hear

Boat used in the Far East for fishing and transporting cargo; its sails are made of matting or canvas and are stretched by battens.
junk rudder batten foremast mainmast mizzenmast

rudder click to hear

Submerged component that pivots on a vertical axle and is used to steer the boat.

batten click to hear

Rigid pole inserted into the sail’s batten pockets to maintain its shape.

foremast click to hear

Mast nearest the prow of the boat.

mainmast click to hear

Principal mast that is fixed approximately in the center of the boat.

mizzenmast click to hear

Mast on the stern of the boat.