forestaysail

noun

fore·​stay·​sail
ˈfȯr-ˌstā-ˌsāl,
-səl How to pronounce forestaysail (audio)
: the triangular aftermost headsail of a schooner, ketch, or yawl set on the forestay see sail illustration

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of forestaysail was in 1742

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Cite this Entry

“Forestaysail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forestaysail. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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