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A topsail ("tops'l") is a sail set above another sail. On square-rigged vessels further sails may be set above topsails. Except when pole masts are used, a topsail takes its name from the mast on which it is set: the top-mast.: 11
Applications, Square rig & Gaff rig
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail | is a | typically trapezoidal shaped sail rigged above the course sail and below the topgallant sail where carried | 0.90 | text |
| Topsail | is a | triangular sail having its luff extended well above the masthead by being laced to a yard hoisted by a halyard that is rove through a sheave fitted diagonally in the mast | 0.90 | text |
| Topsail | is a | square-rigged sail carried above the foresail only on gaff schooners | 0.90 | text |
| Topsail | related to Gaff rig | On | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | Topsails | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | The | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | This | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | French | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | British | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | Walmer | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | It | 0.60 | section |
| Topsail | related to Other fore-and-aft topsails | In | 0.60 | section |
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