Topgallant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɒpˈɡælənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Topgallant is an adjective meaning (nautical) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
Meaning
(nautical) Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
More Meanings
- Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
- (nautical) The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
- (nautical) The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
- Anything elevated or splendid.
Example Sentences
the topgallant yards, braces, etc.
The consciences of top-gallant sparks.
Delight, — top-gallant delight is to him, who acknowledges no law or lord, but the Lord his God, and is only a patriot to heaven.
Word Forms
- topgallants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mizzen, mast, fore, foretopgallant, royal, gallant.
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