English Explanatory Dictionary

mainsheet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪnʃiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mainsheet.wav

Word forms

mainsheet mainsheets

Etymology

From main + sheet.

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