noun🔗ShareGaviaA sail or either of the two sails rigged just above the course sail and supported by the topmast on a square-rigged sailing ship."The old sailing ship raised its topsail, catching the wind and picking up speed. "El viejo velero izó su gavia, atrapando el viento y ganando velocidad.nauticalsailingvehicletechnicaloceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGavilánIn a fore-and-aft-rigged sailing boat, the sail that is set above the gaff at the top part of the mast."The sailor carefully raised the topsail to catch the extra wind above the gaff, hoping to increase the boat's speed. "El marinero izó cuidadosamente el gavilán para aprovechar el viento extra por encima de la botavara, con la esperanza de aumentar la velocidad del barco.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading