balloon sail

balloon sail

n. A comparatively large, light headsail such as a spinnaker, used when going before the wind.

balloon sail

n (Nautical Terms) nautical a large light bellying sail used in light winds. Compare spinnaker

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balloon sail - any light loose sail sail, canvass, canvas, sheet - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel