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FORE-AND-AFT TOPSAIL

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Fore-And-Aft Topsail.

Fore-And-Aft Topsail - as a noun

A triangular fore-and-aft sail with its foot along the gaff and its luff on the topmast

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gaff topsail

Example Sentences

"The fore-and-aft topsail was raised to catch the strong winds."
"Sailors struggled to hoist the fore-and-aft topsail in the gusty weather."
"The ship's speed increased as they set the fore-and-aft topsail."
"The fore-and-aft topsail billowed in the brisk sea breeze."
"His job was to trim the fore-and-aft topsail while the ship sailed."
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