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Topsail

In a square-rigged vessel, the sail next above the lowermost sail on a mast. This sail is the one most frequently reefed or furled in working the ship. In a fore-and-aft rigged vessel, the sail set upon and above the gaff. See Cutter, Schooner, Sail, and Ship.

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Canvas 76% connected

A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.

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Canvass 76% connected

To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its p…

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Sail 76% connected

An extent of canvas or other fabric by means of which the wind is made serviceable as a power for propelling vessels through the water.

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Sheet 76% connected

In general, a large, broad piece of anything thin, as paper, cloth, etc.; a broad, thin portion of any substance; an expanded superficies.

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Fore-topsail 76% connected

See Sail.

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