mainsheet

main·sheet

M0045000 (mān′shēt′)n. The rope that controls the angle at which a mainsail is trimmed and set.

mainsheet

(ˈmeɪnˌʃiːt) n (Nautical Terms) nautical the line used to control the angle of the mainsail to the wind

main•sheet

(ˈmeɪnˌʃit)

n. a sheet of a mainsail. [1475–85]

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mainsheet - (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the windweather sheet, shroud, tack, sheetsailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailorfuttock shroud - shroud that is part of a ship's riggingline - something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight