different between mainsail vs trysail

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

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trysail

English

Noun

trysail (plural trysails)

  1. (nautical) A small, strong three-sided sail sometimes set in place of the mainsail in heavy weather.

Translations

Anagrams

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