GAFF-TOPSAIL


Meaning of GAFF-TOPSAIL in English

 ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : a usually triangular topsail with its foot extended upon the gaff and its luff upon the topmast — see sail illustration

2. : gaff-topsail catfish

3. or gaff-topsail pompano : longfin pompano

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