working sail

noun

Any of the sails which are used in most kinds of weather: mainsail, foresail, jib and/or mizzen. Sometimes referred to as the lowers.

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Meanings

nounworking sail (plural working sails)

plural working sails

  1. nauticalAny of the sails which are used in most kinds of weather: mainsail, foresail, jib and/or mizzen. Sometimes referred to as the lowers.
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