noun
- a rope or chain used to control the forward corner of a sail on a boat
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The sailor adjusted the foresheet to catch more wind.
- A loose foresheet caused the jib to flap wildly.
- He gripped the foresheet tightly as the boat heeled over.
- The crew member cleated off the foresheet after the tack.
- Wind caught the sail when she released the foresheet.
- The foresheet snapped taut as they changed course.