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Topsail
UK
/ˈtɒp.seɪl/
US
/ˈtɑːp.seɪl/
Translation of "topsail" into Russian
Definitions
topsail
Noun
UK
/ˈtɒp.seɪl/
US
/ˈtɑːp.seɪl/
A sail set above the lower sails on a square-rigged ship, typically the second sail up from the deck.
The crew worked quickly to unfurl the topsail as the wind picked up.
A sail set above the mainsail on a fore-and-aft rigged vessel.
The yacht's topsail caught the breeze, giving it an extra burst of speed.
topsail
Verb
UK
/ˈtɒp.seɪl/
US
/ˈtɑːp.seɪl/
To equip (a vessel) with a topsail or to sail using the topsail(s).
The crew topsailed the brig before the storm arrived.
topsail
Adjective
UK
/ˈtɒp.seɪl/
US
/ˈtɑːp.seɪl/
Fitted with, carrying, or relating to a topsail.
They embarked on a topsail schooner bound for the islands.
Idioms and phrases
lower topsail
The crew decided to lower the topsail due to the strong winds.
нижний бушприт
Экипаж решил спустить нижний бушприт из-за сильного ветра.
set the topsail
They will set the topsail as soon as the weather improves.
поднять бушприт
Они поднимут бушприт, как только погода улучшится.
reef the topsail
To prevent damage, the captain ordered to reef the topsail.
уменьшить площадь бушприта
Чтобы предотвратить повреждения, капитан приказал уменьшить площадь бушприта.
trim the topsail
It is essential to trim the topsail for optimal sailing performance.
подготовить бушприт
Важно подготовить бушприт для оптимальных характеристик плавания.