1. the principal sail set on the foremast of a square-rigged ship
Usage: nautical
2. the triangular sail set forward of the mast on a fore-and-aft rigged vessel
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The crew hoisted the foresail to catch the morning wind.
• A torn foresail forced the sailors to reduce speed.
• The captain ordered the foresail to be trimmed for better performance.
• Strong gusts threatened to rip the foresail from its rigging.
• The yacht’s foresail billowed as they changed course.
• Without the foresail, the ship struggled to maintain direction.