vang
vang · vangs
A line extended down from the end of a gaff to regulate its positionA line extended down from the end of a gaff to regulate its position.
US/vˈæŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesA line extended down from the end of a gaff to regulate its position.
Origin
From Dutch vang, from vangen (“to catch”), under influence of earlier English fang. UltimaFrom Dutch vang, from vangen (“to catch”), under influence of earlier English fang. Ultimately a doublet of Etymology 1 above.
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