press of sail


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

Origin of press of sail

1
First recorded in 1585–95
  • Also called press of canvas.

Words Nearby press of sail

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British Dictionary definitions for press of sail

press of sail

noun
  1. nautical the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions: Also called: press of canvas

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