What does gaff sail mean?
Gaff sail means (nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker..
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/ˈɡæf.seɪl/ · noun
(nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker..
Use gaff sail when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Gaff sail means (nautical) A topsail above the uppermost or only spanker..
Common synonyms include gaff-headed sail.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use gaff sail where its definition matches the intended context.
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