foresail

[ˈfɔːseɪl]

foresail Definition

the lowest sail on the foremast of a sailing ship or other vessel.

Using foresail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "foresail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ship's foresail was torn in the storm.

  • Example

    The crew hoisted the foresail to catch the wind.

  • Example

    The captain ordered the sailors to reef the foresail.

foresail Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for foresail

Phrases with foresail

  • to hoist the foresail

    Example

    The crew set the foresail to catch the wind.

  • to bring down the foresail

    Example

    The sailors lowered the foresail when the wind became too strong.

  • to reduce the area of the foresail by folding or rolling it up

    Example

    The captain ordered the sailors to reef the foresail because of the strong winds.

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Summary: foresail in Brief

'Foresail' [ˈfɔːseɪl] is the lowest sail on the foremast of a sailing ship or other vessel. It is also known as a jib or staysail and is used to catch the wind. Phrases like 'set foresail,' 'lower the foresail,' and 'reef the foresail' describe actions related to this sail.