About The Word Mainsheet
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Mainsheet
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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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