skysail

IPA: skˈaɪsˈeɪɫ

(nautical) On historical square-rigged ships, the sail above the royal. Normally it is the uppermost sail, but in some cases it is below the moonraker.

Examples of "skysail" in Sentences

The adventurous sailors hoisted the skysail high into the air to catch the strong winds
The old ship creaked as the crew worked to unfurl the skysail and continue their journey across the ocean
From the crow's nest, the lookout could see the skysail billowing in the breeze, propelling the ship forward
The sun set behind the skysail, casting a warm glow over the horizon as the day came to an end
As the storm approached, the captain ordered the crew to take down the skysail to prevent damage to the ship