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Topsail Definition & Meaning

topsail
noun
  1. a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast

"Topsail" in song lyrics

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  • "century 21 topsail"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does topsail mean?
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
What part of speech is topsail?
Topsail is a noun.

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