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Topsail (Noun)

Meaning

A sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The ship's crew scrambled to raise the topsail to catch the wind and gain more speed.
  • The old sailing manual described in detail how to trim the topsail for maximum efficiency.
  • As the storm approached, the captain ordered the topsail to be reefed to reduce the risk of damage.
  • The historic sailing vessel still had its original topsail, restored to its former glory.
  • After the repair, the sailor carefully unfolded and hoisted the new topsail to test its shape and fit.

Hypernyms

  • Canvass
  • Canvas
  • Sheet
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