Definition of forestaysail in US English:

forestaysail

noun-ˌsāl-ˌsāl

noun-ˌsāl

单词	forestaysail
释义	Definition of forestaysail in US English: forestaysail noun-ˌsāl-ˌsāl A triangular sail set on the forestay. Example sentencesExamples Compared to the flying jib and forestaysail, the Genoa has a shorter leading edge and backs the Phoresail. Run down the forestaysail and stand by to let go. Bowdoin carries four sails; a jib and forestaysail forward of the foremast, a foresail, and a mainsail. She was under staysail and forestaysail only, perfectly equilibrated, and her speed and power were awesome. The innermost part of the bowsprit, from which the forestaysail flies, is called the heel. Definition of forestaysail in US English: forestaysail noun-ˌsāl A triangular sail set on the forestay. Example sentencesExamples Run down the forestaysail and stand by to let go. Compared to the flying jib and forestaysail, the Genoa has a shorter leading edge and backs the Phoresail. Bowdoin carries four sails; a jib and forestaysail forward of the foremast, a foresail, and a mainsail. She was under staysail and forestaysail only, perfectly equilibrated, and her speed and power were awesome. The innermost part of the bowsprit, from which the forestaysail flies, is called the heel.
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