press of sail

Other forms: press of sails

Definitions of press of sail
  1. noun
    the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely
    synonyms: press of canvas
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    type of:
    canvas, sail, sheet
    a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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