gaff-headed sail

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Noun gaff-headed sail has 1 sense

gaffsail, gaff-headed sail - a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail suspended from a gaff
--₁ is a kind of fore-and-aft sail
--₁ is a part of sailing vessel, sailing ship

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Gaff-Headed Sail

Definition: A type of sail commonly used on sailing boats, typically with a triangular shape and attached to a gaff at its head.

Examples:

Noun: The sailors raised the gaff-headed sail to catch the wind and propel the boat forward.

Verb: They strategically gaff-headed the sail for optimal wind resistance.

Adjective: The gaff-headed sail fluttered gracefully in the breeze.

Adverb: The sail was hoisted gaff-headed, allowing the boat to glide smoothly through the water.

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