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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A comparatively large foresail used when going before the wind to supplement or replace a jib.

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  • noun nautical A large, light foresail sometimes used instead of a jib.

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  • noun any light loose sail

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