fore-topgallant

[ fawr-top-gal-uhnt, fohr-; Nautical fawr-tuh-gal-uhnt, fohr- ]

adjective

1. being a sail, yard, or rigging belonging to a fore-topgallant mast.

fore-topgallant

/ ˌfɔːtəˈɡælənt; ˌfɔːtɒpˈɡælənt /

adjective

1. nautical of, relating to, or being the topmost portion of a foremast, above the topmast

   the fore-topgallant mast

Word History and Origins

Origin of fore-topgallant¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

"The fore topgallant halliard was not made fast to the cleat, and when it ran out, it jerked her from it," replied the commander.

From Project Gutenberg

There we lay with our fore-topgallant and topsail yards caught in the branches, and our mainsail securely locked.

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I can just catch sight of her fore-topgallant-mast against the sky, over the trees.

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We ran up the rigging to the fore-topgallant-yard, and with the aid of two other men let fall the sail which had been furled.

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Did you see what a mess the —— made of fore-topgallant-yard this morning?

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