What does staysail mean?
noun
A sail set on a fore-and-aft rig, usually on a schooner or a yawl, and set in the wake of the mainsail, often used to improve the ship's speed and maneuverability.
Example
"The captain adjusted the staysail to optimize the ship's performance in the strong headwind."
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