Due to its borrowing of the Muslim lateen, a(n) ______________, Italian ships were able to sail into the westerly winds that had previously prevented their sailing through the Straits of Gibraltar into the Atlantic Ocean.

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The lateen is a type of sail known for its triangular shape, which was adopted from Muslim sailors. This sail allowed ships to sail more effectively against the wind, enabling Italian ships to navigate through the Straits of Gibraltar into the Atlantic Ocean, which was difficult with the square sails used previously.

Due to Its Borrowing of the Muslim Lateen, A(n) ______________