Headsail
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headsail is a noun meaning (nautical) Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.
Meaning
(nautical) Any sail (of a sailing vessel) set forward of the foremost mast.
Word Forms
- headsails
Synonyms for headsail
Depending on context, synonyms include foresail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include topsail, foresail, foretopsail, sail, staysail, course.
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