spritsail

/ˈsprɪtˌseɪl/
noun
  1. A sail that is supported and extended by a sprit, typically used on small boats or traditional vessels.
    • The fisherman raised the spritsail to catch the morning breeze.
    • The old boat's spritsail was made of heavy canvas.
    • He learned to rig a spritsail during his first sailing lesson.
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