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strake

Meaning of “strake”

Lowered, took in, or brought down the sail of a ship to reduce its exposure to the wind.

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First occurrence: Acts 27:17

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Acts 27:17
Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 27:17 · retained source text

Which when they had taken vp, they vsed helps, vnder-girding the ship; and fearing lest they should fall into the quicke-sands, strake saile, and so were driuen.

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