fore-topgallant

fore-topgallant

(ˌfɔːtɒpˈɡælənt; nautical ˌfɔːtəˈɡælənt) adj (Nautical Terms) nautical of, relating to, or being the topmost portion of a foremast, above the topmast: the fore-topgallant mast.

fore-top•gal•lant

(ˌfɔr tɒpˈgæl ənt, ˌfoʊr-; Naut. -təˈgæl-)

adj. being a sail, yard, or rigging belonging to a fore-topgallant mast. [1620–30]