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mainsail
noun main·sail \ˈmān-ˌsāl, ˈmān(t)-səl\
: the largest sail of a sailing ship
Full Definition of MAINSAIL
: the principal sail on the mainmast — see sail illustration
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First Known Use of MAINSAIL
15th century
Rhymes with MAINSAIL
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MAINSAIL Defined for Kids
mainsail
noun main·sail \ˈmān-ˌsāl, -səl\
Definition of MAINSAIL for Kids
: the principal sail on the mainmast
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