staysail
IPA: stˈeɪsˈeɪɫ
noun
- (nautical) A fore-and-aft rigged sail whose luff can be affixed to a stay running forward from a mast to the deck, the bowsprit or to another mast.
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Examples of "staysail" in Sentences
- The staysail fluttered in the breeze as we sailed along the coastline
- The crew quickly hoisted the staysail to catch the wind and increase our speed
- The staysail provided additional stability to the boat in rough seas
- I carefully adjusted the staysail to optimize our course toward the distant island
- The vibrant color of the staysail contrasted beautifully against the blue sky
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