- Triangular sail - A triangular sail set upon a stay or halyard extending from
the foremast or fore-topmast to the bowsprit or the jib boom. Large
vessels often carry several jibe; as, inner jib; outer jib; flying jib;
etc. - The projecting arm of a crane, from which the load is
suspended. - To move restively backward or sidewise, -- said of a horse;
to balk.
- The sail bent to the foreyard of a square-rigged vessel,
being the lowest sail on the foremast. - The gaff sail set on the foremast of a schooner. - The fore staysail of a sloop, being the triangular sail
next forward of the mast.
- A long, sharp, flat-bottomed boat, with one or two masts
carrying a triangular sail. They are often called Fair Haven sharpies,
after the place on the coast of Connecticut where they originated.