In sailing, a sheet is a line (rope, cable or chain) used to control the movable corner(s) (clews) of a sail. == Terminology == In nautical usage the term "sheet" is applied to a line or chain attached to the lower corners of a sail for the purpose of extension or change of direction.
In sailing, a sheet is a line (rope, cable or chain) used to control the movable corner(s) (clews) of a sail. == Terminology == In nautical usage the term "sheet" is applied to a line or chain attached to the lower corners of a sail for the purpose of extension or change of direction.
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