skysail

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S0460200 (skī′səl, -sāl′)n. A small square sail above the royal in a square-rigged vessel.

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(ˈskaɪˌseɪl) n1. (Nautical Terms) a square sail set above the royal on a square-rigger2. (Nautical Terms) a triangular sail set between the trucks of a racing schooner

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(ˈskaɪˌseɪl; Naut. ˈskaɪ səl)

n. (in a square-rigged vessel) a light square sail next above the royal. [1820–30]

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skysail - the sail above the royal on a square-riggersail, canvass, canvas, sheet - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

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noun the sail above the royal on a square-rigger

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