Definition of MAINSHEET

mainsheet

Plural: mainsheets

Noun

  • (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
  • The rope connected to and controlling the mainsail.

Origin / Etymology

From main + sheet.

Synonyms

sheet, shroud, tack, weather sheet

Scrabble Score: 14

mainsheet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mainsheet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mainsheet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

mainsheet: valid Words With Friends Word