skysail

• Ein Segel, das über dem Bramsegel eines Rahseglers gesetzt wird, also das oberste Rahesegel an einem Mast.

A noun referring to the sail set above the royal sail on a square-rigged sailing vessel.

1. Highest sail on a square-rigged shipC2formal

   A small sail set above the royal sail on a square-rigged sailing vessel, used in light winds.

   Skysegel

   • The crew hoisted the skysail to catch the faint breeze.
   • Only the most experienced sailors would climb to the skysail yard.
   • The skysail was furled as the wind began to pick up.