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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Gaff Topsail.
Gaff 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)
fore-and-aft topsailExample Sentences
"The sailors hoisted the gaff topsail to catch the wind."
"The gaff topsail fluttered in the breeze as the ship sailed forward."
"They carefully lowered the gaff topsail before entering the harbor."
"The captain ordered the crew to reef the gaff topsail during the storm."
"The old ship's gaff topsail was tattered and needed repairs."
