forestaysail
noun
fore·stay·sail
ˈfȯr-ˌstā-ˌsāl 
-səl
-səl
: the triangular aftermost headsail of a schooner, ketch, or yawl set on the forestay see sail illustration
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“Forestaysail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestaysail. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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