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press of sail

noun

, Nautical.
  1. as much sail as the wind or other conditions will permit a ship to carry.


press of sail

noun

  1. nautical the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions Also calledpress of canvas
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of press of sail1

First recorded in 1585–95

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