A lazy guy refers to a light rope or trackle used to restrict the swinging motion of a boom. This term is commonly used in sailing to prevent the boom from moving too far laterally, which could potentially cause injury to crew members.
For example, in a racing scenario, a sailor might use the term lazy guy in the following sentence:
I need to adjust the ‘lazy guy’ on this jib to keep the boom from swinging too far.
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