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Definitions for mainsheet
ˈmeɪnˌʃitmain·sheet
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Princeton's WordNet
sheet, tack, mainsheet, weather sheet, shroudnoun
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Wiktionary
mainsheetnoun
The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Mainsheetnoun
The sheet or sail of the mainmast.
Etymology: main and sheet.
Strike, strike the top-sail; let the mainsheet fly,
And furl your sails. Dryden.
Wikipedia
mainsheet
In sailing, a sheet is a line (rope, cable or chain) used to control the movable corner(s) (clews) of a sail.
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mainsheet
A mainsheet is a line, or rope, used in sailing to control the angle at which the main sail is set in relation to the wind. It is a critical component in adjusting the sail for maximum efficiency and speed. Typically connected from the boom to the lower aft section of the boat, manipulation of the mainsheet allows sailors to either tighten or loosen the sail.
Webster Dictionary
Mainsheetnoun
one of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mainsheet in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mainsheet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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