HyperDic: press_of_canvas

English > 1 sense of the expression press of canvas:
NOUNartifactpress of canvas, press of sailthe greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely
English > press of canvas: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely.
Synonympress of sail
Broadersail, canvas, canvass, sheetA large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

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