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mainsail

/ˈmeɪn.seɪl/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a vela principal e maior de um veleiro, geralmente a vela inferior do mastro principal, usada para captar o vento e impulsionar a embarcação.

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noun

/ˈmeɪn.seɪl/B1formaltechnical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a vela principal e maior de um veleiro, geralmente a vela inferior do mastro principal, usada para captar o vento e impulsionar a embarcação.

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.

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    • 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.

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