gaff-topsail
noun
gaff-top·sail
ˈgaf-ˈtäp-ˌsāl 
-səl
: a usually triangular topsail with its foot extended upon the gaff see sail illustration
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“Gaff-topsail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaff-topsail. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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