Balloon Sail (Noun)
Meaning
Any light loose sail.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A balloon sail was raised on the ship to help harness the wind and speed up its journey across the ocean.
- Luxury yachts often carry specialized balloon sails that inflate and provide extra thrust in light wind conditions.
- During the America's Cup regatta, teams employ sophisticated balloon sails that provide incredible speed and agility in varying wind conditions.
- After repairing the main sail, the crew set about unfurling the large balloon sail that would maximize their exposure to the wind.
- When winds are very light, sailing teams may use an innovative balloon sail design that generates additional speed and control.