"after-sail" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: after-sails [plural]
Etymology: From after- + sail. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|after|sail}} after- + sail Head templates: {{en-noun}} after-sail (plural after-sails)
  1. (nautical) One of the sails on the mizzenmast, or on the stays between the mainmast and mizzenmast. Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: after sail, aftersail Translations (sail behind the mainsail): מִפְרְשֵׂי הָאַחְרָה (mifresey ha'akhra) [masculine, plural] (Hebrew), rā tauaki (Maori)
    Sense id: en-after-sail-en-noun--UxT3NG6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with after- Topics: nautical, transport

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