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topgallant

/tɒpˈɡælənt/ noun · British & US
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What does topgallant mean?

noun

The uppermost sail on a mast, especially on a square-rigged ship. A topgallant is a sail set above the topmast.

Example

"The captain ordered the crew to raise the topgallant to catch the wind."

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