Press Of Sail (Noun)
Meaning
The greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship's captain carefully trimmed the sails to maximize the press of sail, taking advantage of the strong wind to make up for lost time.
- In stormy weather, the crew had to reduce the press of sail to prevent the ship from being overwhelmed by the force of the gusts.
- The racing yacht was designed to carry a large press of sail, allowing it to reach incredible speeds on the open water.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the sailors quickly reduced the press of sail to prevent the ship from being damaged by the strong winds.
- The experienced sailor knew just how much press of sail to use in different conditions, and his ship was always the first to arrive at its destination.