topsails

[US]/ˈtɒp.seɪl/
[UK]/ˈtɑːp.seɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. una vela colocada por encima de la vela mayor en un barco

Phrases & Collocations

topsail boat

vela de foque

topsail yard

botavella de foque

topsail reef

refuerzo de foque

topsail mast

mástil de foque

topsail halyard

cuerda de foque

topsail sheet

escota de foque

topsail wind

viento de foque

topsail sail

vela de foque

topsail rigging

aparejo de foque

topsail set

izar la vela de foque

Example Sentences

the captain ordered the crew to raise the topsail.

el capitán ordenó a la tripulación que izara la vela mayor.

the ship sailed smoothly with its topsail fully deployed.

el barco navegó suavemente con su vela mayor completamente desplegada.

he learned how to tie the topsail knots correctly.

aprendió a atar los nudos de la vela mayor correctamente.

the wind filled the topsail, propelling the vessel forward.

el viento llenó la vela mayor, impulsando la embarcación hacia adelante.

during the storm, they had to lower the topsail.

durante la tormenta, tuvieron que bajar la vela mayor.

the topsail was torn during the rough seas.

la vela mayor se desgarró durante los mares agitados.

adjusting the topsail can improve sailing efficiency.

ajustar la vela mayor puede mejorar la eficiencia de la navegación.

he enjoyed watching the topsail flutter in the breeze.

disfrutó viendo la vela mayor ondularse con la brisa.

the crew worked diligently to repair the topsail.

la tripulación trabajó diligentemente para reparar la vela mayor.

they hoisted the topsail as the sun began to rise.

izaron la vela mayor mientras el sol comenzaba a salir.

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