mainsail

[US]/'meɪnseɪl/
[UK]/'mensel/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the principal sail on a mast.
Word Forms
Pluralmainsails

Phrases & Collocations

raise the mainsail

lower the mainsail

trim the mainsail

hoist the mainsail

Example Sentences

bend a mainsail onto the boom.

reefing the mainsail in strong winds.

Jibe: To shift the mainsail from one side to the other when sailing with the wind behind; also "gybe".

The mainsail billowed in the strong wind.

The sailors hoisted the mainsail before setting off.

The mainsail is the largest sail on most boats.

He adjusted the mainsail to catch more wind.

The mainsail fluttered as the boat picked up speed.

She carefully folded the mainsail after docking the boat.

The mainsail was torn during the storm.

The mainsail needs to be repaired before the next voyage.

They painted colorful designs on the mainsail.

The mainsail flapped loudly in the gusty wind.

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