headsail
/ˈhɛdˌseɪl/
noun
- A sail set forward of the foremast on a sailing vessel, such as a jib or staysail.
- The crew raised the headsail to catch the wind as the boat turned toward the open sea.
- He learned to trim the headsail properly to improve the yacht's performance in light winds.
- During the storm, they lowered the headsail to reduce the ship's speed and keep it stable.