headsail

English

/ˈhɛdˌsəl/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) Any sail of a sailing vessel set forward of the foremost mast.

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English sail.

Origin

English

sail

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