English Expression · Intermediate
drift sail
A sail immersed in the water, used for lessening the drift of a vessel during a storm
Pronunciation: say drift sail
Meaning
A sail immersed in the water, used for lessening the drift of a vessel during a storm.
Example
During the heavy gale, the captain deployed a drift sail to stabilize the vessel.
During the heavy gale, the captain deployed a drift sail to stabilize the vessel.
Practice tips
- Practice drift sail out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.