main-topgallant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of main-topgallant
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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"We had better get up the main-topgallant sail, Brown, and run up to her," Bob said.
From Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
“Look there, Harry,” observed Roger, pointing to the main-topgallant yard; and, looking up, Harry perceived two lambent globes of greenish fire.
From Across the Spanish Main A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess by W. (William) Rainey
“No,” said Oliver, laughing, “and I couldn’t have furled the main-topgallant sail like you two could.”
From Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track by George Manville Fenn
Go up to the main-topgallant mast-head, and have a look from there.”
From Sail Ho! A Boy at Sea by George Manville Fenn
Away flew the main-topgallant studden sail; the topmast studden sail followed.
From Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days by William Henry Giles Kingston
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