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- [trahy-seyl; Nautical trahy-suh l]
- /ˈtraɪˌseɪl; Nautical ˈtraɪ səl/
- /ˈtraɪsl/
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- [trahy-seyl; Nautical trahy-suh l]
- /ˈtraɪˌseɪl; Nautical ˈtraɪ səl/
Definitions of trysail word
- noun trysail a triangular or quadrilateral sail having its luff hooped or otherwise bent to a mast, used for lying to or keeping a vessel headed into the wind; spencer. 1
- noun trysail a small fore-and-aft sail, triangular or square, set on the mainmast of a sailing vessel in foul weather to help keep her head to the wind 0
- noun trysail a small, sturdy, fore-and-aft sail hoisted when other canvas has been lowered, to keep a vessel's head to the wind in a storm 0
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Origin of trysail
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; try + sail
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Parts of speech for Trysail
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trysail popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
trysail usage trend in Literature
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