English Explanatory Dictionary

topgallant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast.
  2. Of the most superior quality; the best of its kind.
noun
  1. The sail suspended from the topmost section of a mast.
  2. The topmost section of a mast; topgallant mast.
  3. Anything elevated or splendid.

Pronunciation

/tɒpˈɡælənt/ /təˈɡælənt/

Word forms

topgallant more topgallant most topgallant topgallants
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