wind sail

American  

[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

Nautical.

1. a sail rigged over a hatchway, ventilator, or the like, to divert moving air downward into the vessel.

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Etymology

Origin of wind sail

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

The saloon was ventilated through the doors at the head of the companionway and through the skylight, but there was no sort of wind sail or device to force the air down.

From The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn A Study of Life in Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia by Spears, John R.

We started on a wretched surface with light S.W. wind, sail set, and pulling on ski—horrible light, which made everything look fantastic.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon

The Montauk was again put before the wind, sail was made, and the fortunes of the chase were once more cast on the "play of the ship."

From Homeward Bound or, the Chase by Cooper, James Fenimore

If circumstances make it necessary to sail close to the wind, sail close to the wind; but let both be in the same boat.

From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail

When the temperature goes down to-night we shall probably take the beef out of the house and put a wind sail in to clear the atmosphere.

From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Scott, Robert Falcon