lugsail

noun

lug·​sail ˈləg-ˌsāl 

-səl

: a 4-sided sail bent to an obliquely hanging yard that is hoisted and lowered with the sail

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from lug entry 3

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lugsail

• airmail
• assail
• avail
• bewail
• blackmail
• cattail
• cocktail
• curtail
• derail
• detail
• dovetail
• email

Kids Definition

lugsail

noun

lug·​sail ˈləg-ˌsāl 

-səl

: a four-sided sail fastened at the top to a yard that hangs at a slant and is raised and lowered with the sail