topgallant

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Noun

topgallant noun

The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
Anything elevated or splendid.

Adjective

topgallant adjective

Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.“the topgallant yards, braces, etc.”
Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.

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Synonyms

topgallant sail topgallant mast mizzen mast fore foretopgallant royal supergallant gallant topping ultragallant uppermost aerial uppest upmost upper

Associated

staysail spanker topsail forecastle sails rigged sail isles pronounced islands

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