Mainsail

usgb/ˈmeɪnseɪl/
noun

The largest and most important sail on a boat or a ship.

The captain ordered the crew to hoist the mainsail.
Visual representation of "mainsail" - The largest and most important sail on a boat or a ship.

Often appears as...

  • hoist the mainsail
  • lower the mainsail
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Visual representation of "mainsail"
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Sailing Context

Mainsail is used specifically in sailing and nautical contexts.

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The sailor explained how the mainsail affects the boat's speed.
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Action Verbs

Used with verbs like hoist, lower, and trim related to sail handling.

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We need to trim the mainsail to balance the boat.
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Boat Size

Refers to the main sail on both small boats and large ships.

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On a small dinghy or a large yacht, the mainsail plays a key role.
Visual representation of the word "Mainsail"

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