Gaff-topsail Definition
găftŏpsəl, -sāl
noun
A topsail the lower edge of which is attached to a gaff.
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Synonyms:
- fore-and-aft topsail
Other Word Forms of Gaff-topsail
Noun
Singular:
gaff-topsail
Plural:
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