mainsail

A noun referring to the largest and lowest sail on the mainmast of a sailing vessel, used to capture wind and propel the ship.

• 🇩🇪Das größte und unterste Segel am Großmast eines Segelschiffs, das den Hauptantrieb durch den Wind liefert.

1. Lowermost sail on the mainmast C1 formal technical

   The principal and lowest sail set on the mainmast of a sailing vessel.

   • The crew hoisted the mainsail as the wind picked up.
   • A rip in the mainsail forced the ship to return to port.
   • He adjusted the mainsail to catch the optimal breeze.
   • The mainsail flapped loudly before catching the wind.

   🇩🇪Großsegel

   Synonyme: coursemain course

• mainsails plural form
• mainsails' possessive plural form
• mainsail's possessive singular form