topsail


Definition: Meaning of, topsail in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈtɒpseɪl;ˈtɒps(ə)l /

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topsail topsails
  1. or either of a pair of sails a sail immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
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topsail used in phrases

  • fore-and-aft topsail (noun)
    1. a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast
  • fore-topsail (noun)
    1. the topsail on a foremast
  • gaff topsail (noun)
    1. a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast
  • main-topsail (noun)
    1. a topsail set on the mainmast
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