topgallant
/tɑpˈɡælənt/
noun
- A mast, sail, or yard on a sailing ship that is above the topmast.
- The ship's topgallant was painted white to stand out against the sky.
- During the storm, the topgallant was damaged by the strong winds.
- The sailor climbed up to the topgallant to adjust the rigging.
adjective
- Relating to the mast, sail, or yard above the topmast on a sailing ship.
- The old ship still had its topgallant sails unfurled.
- The topgallant mast swayed dangerously in the high winds.
- He studied the topgallant rigging as part of his sailing lessons.