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mainsail Definition and Meaning in English (mainsail definition)

noun
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Mainsail definition: The principal sail on a mast or on a sailing vessel, typically the largest and most important sail.

Definitions of Mainsail

  1. 1noun

    The principal sail on a mast or on a sailing vessel, typically the largest and most important sail.

Example Sentences

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“The crew quickly hoisted the mainsail as the wind picked up.”

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“We adjusted the mainsail to catch the optimal wind for speed.”

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Mainsail definition: The principal sail on a mast or on a sailing vessel, typically the largest and most important sail.
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