mainsheet

Noun

Meaning

One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sheet tack shroud weather sheet plane rag pall buttonwood board sail cruise rope canvas cloak rigging
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Hypernyms

line

Hyponyms

futtock shroud

Phrases with the word

mainsheet trimmer

Anagrams

Mathiesen

Examples

All on deck must be aware of, and if possible avoid, the potential arc of the boom, mainsheet and other gear in case an accidental jibe occurs during a run. Source: Internet

Lines that are attached to sails to control their shapes are called sheets, as in mainsheet. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mainsail trimmer mainsborne mainshaft mainsheet trimmer mainshock mainsleaze