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foresail [ˈfɔːˌseɪl (Nautical) ˈfɔːsəl] n Nautical
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) the aftermost headsail of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel 2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) the lowest sail set on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations foresail n (Naut) → Focksegel nt foresail [ˈfɔːˌseɪl] n (Naut) → (vela di) trinchetto foresail [ˈfɔːˌseɪl] n (Naut) → (vela di) trinchetto How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her two masts leaned a trifle backward; she carried brigantine, foresail, storm-jib, and standing-jib, and was well rigged for running before the wind; and she seemed capable of brisk speed, which, indeed, she had already proved by gaining several prizes in pilot-boat races. We were tearing along, wing-and-wing, before the wind, foresail to starboard and mainsail to port, as we came upon the salmon fleet. Coming home from church this morning, the wind blew me about, and Will called out, right in the street, 'Brail up the foresail, and take in the flying-jib, that will ease her. |
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