Foresail

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.noun(on a square-rigged ship) The lowest (and usually the largest) square sail hung on the foremast

2.nounA square fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast, but behind it, on a schooner or other similar vessel.

3.noun(on a sloop) A triangular sail set forward of the foremast: forestaysail.

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