mainsail

• Nom masculin désignant la plus grande voile située en bas du mât principal d'un navire à voiles, servant à capter le vent pour propulser le bateau.

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

1. Lowermost sail on the mainmastC1formaltechnical

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

   Grande voile (basse)

   • 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.

   Synonymescoursemain course