foresail (Meaning)

Wordnet

foresail (n)

the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel

Webster

foresail (n.)

The sail bent to the foreyard of a square-rigged vessel, being the lowest sail on the foremast.

The gaff sail set on the foremast of a schooner.

The fore staysail of a sloop, being the triangular sail next forward of the mast.

Synonyms & Antonyms of foresail

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foresail Sentence Examples

  1. The foresail billowed proudly in the wind as the ship set sail.
  2. The captain ordered the raising of the foresail to catch the southeasterly breeze.
  3. The inexperienced sailor struggled to trim the foresail properly.
  4. The tattered foresail was torn beyond repair during the fierce storm.
  5. The crew worked tirelessly to repair the torn foresail before continuing their voyage.
  6. The foresail was reefed to reduce its surface area in preparation for the approaching gale.
  7. The sails, including the foresail, were furled tightly to protect them from damage during the hurricane.
  8. The foresail luffed wildly as the ship changed direction suddenly.
  9. The skipper expertly adjusted the foresail to optimize the boat's speed.
  10. The foresail crackled and groaned as it bore the weight of the wind.

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The foresail billowed proudly in the wind as the ship set sail.

The captain ordered the raising of the foresail to catch the southeasterly breeze.

The inexperienced sailor struggled to trim the foresail properly.

The tattered foresail was torn beyond repair during the fierce storm.