press of sail

noun Nautical.

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

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Also called press of canvas.

Origin of press of sail

First recorded in 1585–95

Words nearby press of sail

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
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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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