press of sail

n. The greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely under prevailing conditions. Also called press of canvas.

press of sail

n (Nautical Terms) nautical the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions. Also called: press of canvas

press′ of sail′

n. the greatest amount of sail that conditions will permit a ship to carry. [1585–95]

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press of sail - the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safelypress of canvassail, canvass, canvas, sheet - a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

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noun the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely

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