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Term: Staysail

Noun:

A staysail is a fore-and-aft sail set between two fixed points on a sailing vessel, typically the topmast and the bowsprit.

Example sentence: The staysail helped to stabilize the boat during strong winds.

Verb:

When used as a verb, staysail refers to the act of setting or using a staysail.

Example sentence: The crew staysailed the ship for better maneuverability.

Adjective:

As an adjective, staysail describes something related to or characteristic of staysails.

Example sentence: The yacht featured a beautiful staysail rigging.

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