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.