foresheet

[ fawr-sheet, fohr- ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the sheet of a headsail.
2. foresheets, (used with a plural verb) the space, in an open boat, in front of the foremost rower's seat.

foresheet

/ ˈfɔːˌʃiːt /

noun

1. the sheet of a foresail
2. plural the part forward of the foremost thwart of a boat

Word History and Origins

Origin of foresheet¹

First recorded in 1660–70; fore- + sheet ²

Example Sentences

I noticed that one of these men always placed himself within instant reach of the foresheet.

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We reefed the foresail and set him, we hauled aft the foresheet: the helm was hard-a-weather.

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“Fill the topsail, and haul aft the foresheet,” were the quiet orders that proclaimed what he intended to do.

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Suddenly there was a lift in the rain, and between them and the land they saw another flare, 'Down with the foresheet!

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Moran spun the wheel without reply, and gave an order to Jim to ease off the foresheet.

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