"gaff-topsail" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gaff-topsails [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gaff-topsail (plural gaff-topsails)
  1. (nautical) A small triangular sail having its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-gaff-topsail-en-noun-Bav~CStq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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