topgallant

/tɑpˈɡælənt/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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