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Term: Press of Canvas

Definition:

The term "press of canvas" refers to the act of maximizing the amount of sail carried by a sailing vessel to achieve maximum speed.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. The full complement of sails set by a sailing ship.
2. The act of setting the maximum amount of sail to gain speed.

Verb:

1. To set or adjust the sails of a boat to catch the maximum wind.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The ship surged forward with the press of canvas, propelled by the strong winds.
2. The captain ordered the crew to hoist the press of canvas to take advantage of the favorable conditions.

Verb:

1. The sailor deftly pressed the canvas to optimize the ship's performance.
2. They carefully pressed the canvas in order to catch every gust of wind.

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