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Press of Sail

Description:

The term "press of sail" refers to the maximum amount of sail a ship carries in order to achieve its highest possible speed. It indicates that all available sails are being hoisted and utilized to their fullest extent.

Senses and Usages:

• Noun: The act of setting all the sails of a ship.
• Noun: The maximum amount of sail a ship can carry.
• Verb (Phrasal): To hoist or set all the sails of a ship to achieve maximum speed.
• Verb (Phrasal): To increase the amount of sail in order to gain greater speed.

Sample Sentences:

• The ship's crew quickly prepared the press of sail to catch the strong winds.
• The captain ordered the press of sail to outrun the approaching storm.
• The vessel moved swiftly through the water with the press of sail.
• To escape from the pursuing pirates, the sailors pressed their sails of all sizes, increasing their speed dramatically.

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