O
AI-generated image

mainsail

/ˈmeɪnzɛɪl/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does mainsail mean?

noun

The largest sail on a sailing vessel, typically set on the boom at the stern.

Example

"The mainsail was hoisted high in the air as the ship sailed across the ocean."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

What's another word for mainsail?

What's the opposite of mainsail?

Rhymes with mainsail