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mainsheet

Noun CEFR B2
ˈmeɪnʃiːt

Definitions

The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Equivalents

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Te Reo Māoriwaha

Examples

“Push⟳ the rudder down to a vertical position, then tighten⟳ the green line and place⟳ in the same cam cleat on the tiller shaft; be careful not to wrap⟳ or foul the mainsheet traveler line.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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