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Definitions for foresail
ˈfɔrˌseɪl, ˈfoʊr-; Naut. -səlfore·sail
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Princeton's WordNet
foresailnoun
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
Wiktionary
foresailnoun
The lowest (and usually the largest) square sail hung on the foremast
foresailnoun
A square fore-and-aft sail set on the foremast, but behind it, on a schooner or other similar vessel.
foresailnoun
A triangular sail set forward of the foremast
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foresail
A foresail is a primary sail that is set forward of the mast on sailing vessels. It helps with controlling the direction and speed of the boat or ship. In larger sailing vessels, there may be multiple foresails.
Webster Dictionary
Foresailnoun
the sail bent to the foreyard of a square-rigged vessel, being the lowest sail on the foremast
Foresailnoun
the gaff sail set on the foremast of a schooner
Foresailnoun
the fore staysail of a sloop, being the triangular sail next forward of the mast
Wikidata
Foresail
A foresail is one of a few different types of sail set on the foremost mast of a sailing vessel: ⁕A fore and aft sail set on the foremast of a schooner or similar vessel. ⁕The lowest square-sail on the foremast of a full rigged ship or other vessel which is square-rigged. Sails set forward of the foremast, such as jibs and staysails, are sometimes referred to as foresails, although "headsails" is a more common term.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Foresail
fōr′sāl, n. a sail attached to the foreyard on the foremast. See Ship.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of foresail in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of foresail in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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