weather sheet

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weather sheet - (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the windmainsheet, 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