press of sail
noun phrase
: the fullest amount of sail that a ship can crowd on
called also press of canvas
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“Press of sail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20of%20sail. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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