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trysail
A small, strong triangular sail sometimes set in place of the mainsail in heavy weather
Pronunciation: say trysail
Meaning
A small, strong triangular sail sometimes set in place of the mainsail in heavy weather.
Example
The captain ordered the crew to set the trysail as the storm winds began to intensify.
The captain ordered the crew to set the trysail as the storm winds began to intensify.
Practice tips
- Practice trysail 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 word is for advanced-level learners.