topsail

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/ˈtɒp.seɪl/ English

Definitions

noun

A sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship.
In a fore-and-aft-rigged sailing boat, the sail that is set above the gaff at the top part of the mast.

Related words

Synonyms

mizzen gaff reefed halyards tops'l topgallant sail foretopsail topmast gaff-topsail kite course club topsail top-rope gaffsail topping foresail

Associated

topgallant staysail spanker schooner mainsail jib rigged sails sail

Rhymes

crop sale stop sale top sail

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