| Meaning | The lowermost sail on the mainmast. | |
|---|---|---|
| Narrower | main course | A square mainsail |
| Broader | sail, canvas, canvass, sheet | A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel |
| Spanish | vela mayor | |
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