topgallant

/ ˌtɒpˈɡælənt; təˈɡælənt /

noun

1. Also calledtopgallant mast a mast on a square-rigger above a topmast or an extension of a topmast
2. Also calledtopgallant sail a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast
3. modifier of or relating to a topgallant

Word History and Origins

Origin of topgallant¹

C16: from top ¹+ gallant

Example Sentences

The foremast is sprung, the main-topgallant mast is gone, and the mizzen has been snapped off close by the deck.

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He then went down into the sail-room to get some canvas, a new topgallant sail which was there, and a palm and needles with twine.

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That shortly, however, followed with a loud crash before they even reached the main-topgallant-yard.

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The topgallant-mast still reared its taper form high above me, and the worst was yet to come.

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Muster over, my class goes off to the Wave, with a couple of fourth term classes, for shifting the topgallant masts and yards.

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