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| Term | Definition |
| Dacron | A synthetic polyester material. |
| Daggerboard | Similar to a centerboard, except that it is raised and lowered vertically in a trunk rather than pivoted. Like a keel, daggerboards are used to reduce leeway by preventing a sailboat being pushed sideways by the wind. |
| Danforth Anchor | A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. |