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Mainsheet

Description:

The term "mainsheet" refers to a nautical term that has different meanings depending on its usage. It can refer to the principal or largest sail on a boat or ship, or it can also refer to the line or rope that controls the angle and position of the mainsail.

Parts of speech:

Noun:

1. Principal or largest sail on a boat or ship.
2. Line or rope that controls the angle and position of the mainsail.

Senses:

1. Principal or largest sail on a boat or ship:

Example Sentences:

1. The mainsheet billowed in the wind as the yacht raced across the ocean.
2. The crew carefully adjusted the tension of the mainsheet to optimize the sail's performance.

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2. Line or rope that controls the angle and position of the mainsail:

Example Sentences:

1. The sailor pulled on the mainsheet to bring the sail closer to the center of the boat.
2. Make sure to release the tension on the mainsheet when the wind gets too strong to avoid damage to the sail.

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