try·sail (tr  s l, -s l )n. A small fore-and-aft sail hoisted abaft the foremast and mainmast in a storm to keep a ship's bow to the wind. [From obsolete try, a lying to, heaving to.] |
trysail [ˈtraɪˌseɪl (Nautical) ˈtraɪsəl]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) a small fore-and-aft sail, triangular or square, set on the mainmast of a sailing vessel in foul weather to help keep her head to the wind Also called storm trysail
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|