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felucca ![click to hear : felucca click to hear : felucca](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
A Mediterranean boat of ancient times that was propelled by a sail or an oar; it is still found today on the Nile.
mast ![click to hear : mast click to hear : mast](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Tall pole that is sometimes slightly inclined; it supports the lateen yard.
rudder ![click to hear : rudder click to hear : rudder](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Submerged component that pivots on a vertical axle and is used to steer the boat.
lateen yard ![click to hear : lateen yard click to hear : lateen yard](../../../images/speaker-vert.gif)
Long inclined pole that is supported by the mast and rigged with a triangular sail.