gaff topsail (Meaning)
gaff topsail (n)
a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast
gaff topsail (n.)
A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gaff topsail
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gaff topsail Sentence Examples
- The towering gaff topsail billowed proudly above the deck, propelling the schooner forward.
- The crew struggled to furl the massive gaff topsail in the gusty winds.
- The setting sun cast an ethereal glow upon the gaff topsail, transforming it into a golden beacon.
- The captain peered through the spyglass, noting the distinctive gaff topsail of the approaching vessel.
- The rippling waves gently rocked the boat, causing the gaff topsail to sway rhythmically.
- A salty breeze carried the crisp scent of seaweed towards the gaff topsail, evoking memories of countless voyages.
- The crew hoisted the gaff topsail with a collective surge of energy, its canvas filling with wind.
- The gaff topsail served as a majestic canopy, shielding the deck from the relentless sun.
- The ship's silhouette against the horizon was instantly recognizable due to its towering gaff topsail.
- As the stormy seas ravaged the vessel, the gaff topsail threatened to tear free from its moorings.
FAQs About the word gaff topsail
a triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmastA small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its lu
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The towering gaff topsail billowed proudly above the deck, propelling the schooner forward.
The crew struggled to furl the massive gaff topsail in the gusty winds.
The setting sun cast an ethereal glow upon the gaff topsail, transforming it into a golden beacon.
The captain peered through the spyglass, noting the distinctive gaff topsail of the approaching vessel.
