GAFF-TOPSAIL


Meaning of GAFF-TOPSAIL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgaf-ˈtäp-ˌsāl, -səl ]

noun

Date: 1794

: a usually triangular topsail with its foot extended upon the gaff — see sail illustration

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