Headsails

/ˈhɛd.seɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form: multiple sails set at the bow or front of ships.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'headsail' formed by adding -s to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Large sailing ships had multiple headsails like the jib, foresail, and forestaysail—managing all of them required coordinated crews working together, which is why 'all hands on deck' really meant it.

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