What is another word for mainsail?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪnse͡ɪl] (IPA)

The mainsail is an essential component of a sailboat or sailship, which helps in propelling the vessel forward by catching the wind. Some synonyms for the mainsail include the primary sail, the largest sail, the mainstay sail, the driving sail, the fore-and-aft sail, and the trapezoidal sail. Other terms that are used interchangeably include the boom sail, the main canvas, the main sheet, and the mainsheet. Depending on the vessel's size, design, and purpose, different types of mainsails may be used, such as a full-batten mainsail, a loose-footed mainsail, a roller-furling mainsail, or a battened mainsail. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages depending on the weather condition and sailing style.

Synonyms for Mainsail:

What are the hypernyms for Mainsail?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • hypernyms for mainsail (as nouns)

What are the hyponyms for Mainsail?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Mainsail

But the weather looking somewhat wild in the west with the red light of the sun among the clouds there, and the dark heave of the swell running into a sickly crimson under the sun and then glowing out dusky again, I got them to treble-reef the mainsail and hoist it, and then thanking them, advised them to be off.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
I seized the helm, and shouted to the men to hoist the head of the mainsail that she might round to when I put the helm down.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
Looking up, I saw the mainsail aback.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston

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