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press of sail

noun Nautical.

as much sail as the wind or other conditions will permit a ship to carry.

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Nearby words

press gang, press into service, press kit, press lord, press money, press of sail, press on, press one's luck, press party, press proof, press release

Origin of press of sail

First recorded in 1585–95
Also called press of canvas.
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British Dictionary definitions for press of sail

press of sail

noun

nautical the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditionsAlso called: press of canvas
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