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foresail

A square fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast, but behind it, on a schooner or other similar vessel

Pronunciation: say foresail

Meaning

A square fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast, but behind it, on a schooner or other similar vessel.

Example

I use the word "foresail".

I use the word "foresail".

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