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HEADSAIL Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word headsail. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word headsail. (close relations)
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foresail
nounn
noun

• the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel

genoa
nounn
noun

• a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria

jib
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

verb

• refuse to comply

• shift from one side of the ship to the other

staysail
nounn
noun

• a fore-and-aft sail set on a stay (as between two masts)

yankee
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

• an American who lives in New England

• an American (especially to non-Americans)

adjective satellite

• used by Southerners for an inhabitant of a northern state in the United States (especially a Union soldier)

flying jib
nounn
noun

• the outermost of two or more jibs

Best Hypernyms For HEADSAIL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for headsail, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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canvas canvass sail sheet

Alternatives for FORESAIL

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