MAINSAIL


Meaning of MAINSAIL in English

ˈmānsəl ( usual nautical pronunc ), -nˌsāl noun

Etymology: Middle English mayne saile, from mayne, mayn main + saile, sail sail

: the principal sail on the mainmast — compare main course ; see sail illustration

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