riding sail

noun Nautical.

a triangular sail set on the aftermost mast of a vessel, especially a fishing vessel, to head it into the wind; trysail.

Words nearby riding sail

riding breeches, riding crop, riding habit, riding lamp, riding master, riding sail, riding school, ridley, ridotto, rie, riebeckite

Example sentences from the Web for riding sail

  • Balance-reef it––maybe take it in altogether––and the jib with it, and get out the riding-sail.

    The Seiners |James B. (James Brendan) Connolly

  • The anchor came up with a sob, and the riding-sail bellied as Troop steadied her at the wheel.

    "Captains Courageous" |Rudyard Kipling