foresail

[US]/ˈfɔːseɪl/
[UK]/ˈfɔrseɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a sail set on the foremast of a ship; the large sail on the foremast
Word Forms
Pluralforesails

Phrases & Collocations

foresail trim

foresail trim

foresail sheet

foresail sheet

foresail hoist

foresail hoist

foresail reef

foresail reef

foresail set

foresail set

foresail tack

foresail tack

foresail luff

foresail luff

foresail cleat

foresail cleat

foresail furl

foresail furl

foresail knot

foresail knot

Example Sentences

the foresail helps to stabilize the boat in strong winds.

forskøjten hjælper med at stabilisere båden i stærk vind.

we adjusted the foresail to catch more wind.

vi justerede forskøjten for at fange mere vind.

the foresail is essential for sailing efficiently.

forskøjten er afgørende for at sejle effektivt.

he learned how to trim the foresail properly.

han lærte, hvordan man justerer forskøjten korrekt.

with the foresail fully deployed, we gained speed.

med forskøjten fuldt udrullet, opnåede vi hastighed.

the crew worked together to hoist the foresail.

besætningen arbejdede sammen om at hæve forskøjten.

adjusting the foresail can improve our sailing angle.

justering af forskøjten kan forbedre vores sejlvinkel.

the foresail flapped loudly in the breeze.

forskøjten flagrede højt i brisen.

she was responsible for managing the foresail during the race.

hun var ansvarlig for at styre forskøjten under løbet.

we learned to reef the foresail in rough waters.

vi lærte at reducere forskøjten i hårdt vejr.

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