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mainsheet::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sheet, shroud, tack, weather sheet |
| Type of | line |
| Has types | futtock shroud |
Examples of mainsheet
mainsheet
Lines that are attached to sails to control their shapes are called sheets, as in mainsheet.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Alex Bracco, 18, ties a figure 8 knot in a mainsheet.
From the charlotteobserver.com
The mainsheet and loose footed mainsail are visible beyond.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The leech is susceptible to twist, which is controlled by the boom vang, mainsheet and, if rigged with one, the gaff vang.
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The waves were very big and were coming up and over the transom and mainsheet traveller and were hitting the rudder blade while lifted.
From the independent.co.uk
All on deck must be aware of, and if possible avoid, the potential arc of the boom, mainsheet and other gear in case an accidental jibe occurs during a run.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Sheet: (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
- In sailing, a sheet is a line (rope, cable or chain) used to control the movable corner(s) (clews) of a sail.
- The line used to control the mainsail.
- Rope used for trimming mainsail
- A rope by which the mainsail is trimmed and secured.
- Sail control line that allows the most obvious effect on mainsail trim. Primarily used to control the angle of the boom, and thereby the mainsail, this control can also increase or decrease downward tension on the boom while sailing upwind, significantly affecting sail shape. ...
- The line used to pull the mainsail in or let it out. Pelican's is dark blue.
