Topgallant Sail (Noun)
Meaning
A sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship's crew quickly set the topgallant sail to take advantage of the fresh breeze.
- A strong gust of wind caught the topgallant sail, putting pressure on the rigging.
- In light air, the topgallant sail was crucial in helping the vessel gain speed.
- Sailors climbed the rigging to reef the topgallant sail during the approaching storm.
- With the topgallant sail fully extended, the yacht glided smoothly across the water.