different between mainsail vs mainsheet

mainsail

English

Etymology

From main +? sail

Pronunciation

Noun

mainsail (plural mainsails)

  1. (nautical) The largest (or only) sail on a sailing vessel.

Synonyms

  • main (mainsail)

Translations

mainsail From the web:



mainsheet

English

Etymology

main +? sheet

Pronunciation

Noun

mainsheet (plural mainsheets)

  1. (nautical) The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Translations

Anagrams

  • hemateins, hematines

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