Talk:Over-canvassed sailing

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What does it mean to say "gear may break"?[edit]

The introductory paragraph reads: "If the wind continues to rise, an over-canvassed sailing boat will become dangerous and ultimately gear may break or it may round-up into the wind, broach or capsize."

What exactly does it mean to say "gear may break"? Is "gear" a nautical term as with automobiles, or does the phrase mean the mast might snap, cargo might fall off, etcetera? I am not familiar with sailing and would appreciate any clarification. 2603:3012:571:6000:E45E:D397:CA13:AAB0 (talk) 17:14, 9 September 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Try looking up the word "gear" in a dictionary and it will all become clear. Djp~enwiki (talk) 18:16, 29 June 2021 (UTC)[reply]