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mainsail

noun

Meaning

  1. The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

reefed(English)haul(English)mainmast(English)topmast(English)royal mast(English)royal(English)flagship(English)supermaxi(English)foresail(English)staysail(English)jib(English)spinnaker(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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