Divulge the crescent
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A term referring to a sailing technique in which lead sailor directs the head of the [sailboat] into the oncoming wind, piercing the headwinds while [assuming control] of the winds. This results in the sailboat picking up major speed on the water and reaching maximum potential that [the boat] has to offer.
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