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mainsheet

/ˈmeɪnʃiːt/

Meanings
noun
The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Examples :

"The sailor pulled on the mainsheet to adjust the angle of the sail and catch more wind. "
nautical sailing technical

Related Words

Illustration wind

wind noun

/ˈwaɪnd/ /waɪnd/

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

"The strong wind made it difficult to walk to school today. "

Illustration angle

angle noun

/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/

A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

"the angle between lines A and B"

Illustration mainsail

mainsail noun

/ˈmeɪnseɪl/ /ˈmeɪnsəl/

The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.

"The sailor hoisted the mainsail, and the boat began to move faster across the water. "

Illustration adjust

adjust verb

/əˈdʒʌst/

To modify.

"The student needed to adjust her study plan to better prepare for the upcoming exam. "

Illustration sailor

sailor noun

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

Illustration connected

connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration catch

catch noun

/kæt͡ʃ/

The act of seizing or capturing.

"The catch of the perpetrator was the product of a year of police work."

Illustration sail

sail noun

/seɪl/

A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

"The sailboat's large sail filled with wind, propelling it quickly across the lake. "

Illustration controlling

controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration more

more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"

Illustration rope

rope noun

/ɹəʊp/ /ɹoʊp/

Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

"Nylon rope is usually stronger than similar rope made of plant fibers."

Illustration pulled

pulled verb

/pʊld/

To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

"When I give the signal, pull the rope."