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Mainsheet

Mainsheet Meaning & Definition
Mainsheet Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Mainsheet?

[n] a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind

Synonyms | Synonyms for Mainsheet: sheet | shroud | tack | weather sheet

Related Terms | Find terms related to Mainsheet:

See Also | futtock shroud | line | ship

Mainsheet In Webster's Dictionary

\Main"sheet`\, n. (Naut.) One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

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