topgallant
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top·gal·lant
(tə-găl′ənt, tŏp-)adj.
1. Nautical Of, relating to, or being the section of mast above the topmast, its sails, or its rigging. See Usage Note at boatswain.
2. Raised above adjacent parts or structures.
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topgallant
(ˌtɒpˈɡælənt; təˈɡælənt)n
1. (Nautical Terms) Also called: topgallant mast a mast on a square-rigger above a topmast or an extension of a topmast
2. (Nautical Terms) Also called: topgallant sail a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast
3. (Nautical Terms) (modifier) of or relating to a topgallant
[C16: from top1 + gallant]
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top•gal•lant
(ˌtɒpˈgæl ənt; Naut. təˈgæl-)n.
1. Also called topgal′lant mast`. a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel.
2. Also called topgal′lant sail`. a sail or either of two sails set on the yard or yards of a topgallant mast.
adj. 3. of or pertaining to a topgallant mast or sail.
[1505–15]
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Noun | 1. | topgallant - a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast |
2. | topgallant - a mast fixed to the head of a topmast on a square-rigged vessel topmast - the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig |
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