mainsheet
noun /'meɪn,ʃit/
- Definition
- (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- Example
- 'mainsheet' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9