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fore-topsail

/ˈfɔːˌtɒp.seɪl/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a vela de estai, geralmente quadrada, içada no mastro de proa (traquete) de uma embarcação à vela, acima da vela baixa de proa.

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noun

/ˈfɔːˌtɒp.seɪl/C2formaltechnical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a vela de estai, geralmente quadrada, içada no mastro de proa (traquete) de uma embarcação à vela, acima da vela baixa de proa.

A noun referring to the topsail that is set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.

  1. Nautical sailC2formal

    The topsail that is set on the foremast of a sailing vessel, located above the foresail.

    ptvela de joanete de proa

    • The crew hoisted the fore-topsail to catch the wind.
    • During the storm, the fore-topsail was reefed to reduce speed.
    • The fore-topsail billowed as the ship turned into the wind.
Formas
  • fore-topsails plural form
  • fore-topsails' possessive plural form
  • fore-topsail's possessive singular form