mainsheet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈmeɪnʃiːt/
Etymology
From main + sheet.
Meanings
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The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.
Push the rudder down to a vertical position, then tighten the green line and place in the same cam cleat on the tiller shaft; be careful not to wrap or foul the mainsheet traveler line.
(Can we date this quote?), “Pico Rigging Instructions”, in California State University, Sacramento, page 1:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mainsheets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
fi storan skuutti (rope connecting to mainsail) · mi waha (rope connecting to mainsail) · fi isonpurjeen jalus (rope connecting to mainsail) · fr grande écoute (rope connecting to mainsail)