Gaffsail (Noun)
Meaning
A quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gaffsail on the old sailing ship was worn and needed to be replaced.
- As the crew raised the gaffsail, the boat heeled sharply to port.
- The captain ordered the crew to lower the gaffsail and take in the jib.
- The gaffsail was a key component of the schooner's sail plan.
- In heavy winds, the gaffsail was often reefed to prevent it from being torn.