noun
- a sail set forward of the mast on a ship or boat, such as a jib or staysail
Usage: nautical; usually used in plural or as a collective term
Examples
- The captain ordered the crew to trim the headsails for better speed.
- Headsails are essential for controlling the direction of a sailing vessel.
- The damaged headsail was replaced before the race began.
- Experienced sailors know how to adjust headsails in changing wind conditions.
- The boat's headsails caught the morning breeze as it left the harbor.