Foresail

usgb/ˈfɔːrseɪl,ˈfɔːrsl/
noun

The sail that is placed at the front of a ship.

The captain ordered the sailors to hoist the foresail.
Visual representation of "foresail" - The sail that is placed at the front of a ship.

Often appears as...

  • hoist the foresail
  • lower the foresail

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Technical

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Nautical Term

Used specifically in sailing and maritime contexts to refer to a certain ship sail.

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During the sailing lesson, the instructor explained the function of the foresail.
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Position Specific

Foresail specifically refers to a sail located at the front part of a ship, not just any sail.

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In the diagram, you can see the foresail at the bow of the ship.
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Sailing Commands

Commonly used with commands on a ship, such as 'hoist' or 'lower', indicating action to sailors.

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Once the wind picked up, the crew started to hoist the foresail.
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