| 单词 |
head-sail |
| 释义 |
head-sail Naut. A general name for any of the sails belonging to the foremast and bowsprit.
1627Capt. Smith Seaman's Gram. vii. 32 All head Sailes, which are those belonging to the fore Mast and Boltspret, doe keepe the Ship from the wind, or to fall off. 1670Narborough Jrnl. in Acc. Sev. Late Voy. i. (1694) 21, I braced the Head-sails to the Mast. 1806A. Duncan Nelson 123 The enemy appeared in great confusion, being reduced to his head-sails. 1875Bedford Sailor's Pocket-bk. vi. (ed. 2) 221 Her sails should be much reduced, a half-lowered foresail or other small head-sail being sufficient. |

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