Studding sails have also been used to increase the sail area of a fore-and-aft spanker, again by extending the upper spar. Such a sail extending the leech of a fore-and-aft sail is known as a ringtail.
Studding Sails (Stuns'ls)
Extra sails added at the far end of the yards, on the studdingsail boom.
Studdingsail Boom ...
studding sails - Sails set outside the courses and topsails in square rigged ships; called by sailors "stu'n's'ls." ...
We had studding sails set on both sides, on the mainmast and foremast. Suddenly out of the darkness astern there loomed up the sails on the foremast of a big ship whose jib boom seemed to be right over the Rajah's stern.
BOOM A spar used to extend the foot of a fore-and-aft or studding sail. BOOT TOP A painted line that indicates the designed waterline. BOW The forward part of a boat. BOW LINE A docking line leading from the bow.
Downhaul-A rope used to haul down jibs, staysails and studding sails.
Double Sheetbend -Join small to medium size rope.
douse To drop a sail quickly
Draft-The depth of water required float a vessel
Drift- A vessel leeway ...
STROP - An eye of rope or wire spliced round a block.
STUDDING SAIL - A sail set beyond the leeches of any of the principal sails during a fair wind.
SWAMP - To fill with water, but not settle to the bottom.
 See also: Light, Deck, Aft, Sailing, Navigation
  
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