noun Download 🔗Share (on a square-rigged ship) The lowest (and usually the largest) square sail hung on the foremast Examples : "On the tall ship, the enormous foresail billowed out from the foremast, catching the wind and pulling the vessel forward. " nautical sailing vehicle ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A square fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast, but behind it, on a schooner or other similar vessel. Examples : "On the schooner, the foresail billowed out behind the foremast, catching the wind and helping to steer the boat. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (on a sloop) A triangular sail set forward of the foremast: forestaysail. Examples : "As the sloop turned into the wind, the sailor adjusted the foresail to catch the breeze. " nautical sailing vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading