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main-topgallant
[ meyn-top-gal-uhnt; Nautical meyn-tuh-gal-uhnt ]
noun
- the main-topgallantmast, its sail, or its yard.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of main-topgallant1
First recorded in 1620–30
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Example Sentences
The foremast is sprung, the main-topgallant mast is gone, and the mizzen has been snapped off close by the deck.
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That shortly, however, followed with a loud crash before they even reached the main-topgallant-yard.
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The fore and main topgallant braces were broken, and the yards were swinging about to the toss of the ship.
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She had lost her fore and main topgallant masts, and her port bulwarks were stove in.
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"We had better get up the main-topgallant sail, Brown, and run up to her," Bob said.
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