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Webster 1913 Edition

mainsheet

main′sheetˊ

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Noun.

(Naut.)

One of the ropes by which the mainsail is hauled aft and trimmed.

Definition 2024

mainsheet

mainsheet

See also: main sheet

English

Noun

mainsheet ‎(plural mainsheets)

(nautical) The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Translations

rope connecting to mainsail

Finnish: isopurjeen skuutti

French: grande écoute (fr) f
Maori: waha