main-topsail (Meaning)
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main-topsail (n)
a topsail set on the mainmast
Synonyms & Antonyms of main-topsail
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main-topsail Sentence Examples
- The main-topsail, a large square sail above the maintop, caught the full force of the wind.
- The ship's crew struggled to haul in the torn main-topsail amidst the howling tempest.
- The captain ordered the main-topsail to be lowered in anticipation of a squall.
- The sailor climbed the rigging, his grip tight on the main-topsail's halyard.
- The ship's silhouette was distinctive against the sunset, its main-topsail billowing like a giant wing.
- The main-topsail provided crucial propulsion as the ship raced through the choppy waters.
- The wind whistled through the main-topsail, creating a haunting melody.
- The main-topsail was reefed to reduce its surface area in the face of strong winds.
- The ship's main-topsail was a testament to the skill and artistry of its sailmakers.
- The sight of the main-topsail in full sail was a breathtaking spectacle.
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a topsail set on the mainmast
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No antonyms found.
The main-topsail, a large square sail above the maintop, caught the full force of the wind.
The ship's crew struggled to haul in the torn main-topsail amidst the howling tempest.
The captain ordered the main-topsail to be lowered in anticipation of a squall.
The sailor climbed the rigging, his grip tight on the main-topsail's halyard.
