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

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

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

In the morning there being a fair wind sail was set, and next day all on board were safely landed at Annapolis.

From Young Lion of the Woods A Story of Early Colonial Days by Smith, Thomas Barlow

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

At length feeling the wind, sail was set, and the little squadron steered a course as close to it as was possible, not to near the ship, but to get further off from the island.

From The Three Admirals by Wells, J.R.